Healthy Mint Brownies
Makes 9 brownies in a 7" square pan (photo above shows a double batch in 13"x9" pan)
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 222g
- ⅓ cup almond butter 80g
- 1 cup natural chocolate whey protein 104g
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 11g
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar 36g
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup unflavored or vanilla whey protein 23g
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce 28g
- ¼ teaspoon alcohol-free peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
- Line a 7" square (or similarly sized) pan with parchment paper (if not using silicone).
- Mix applesauce (1 cup) and almond butter well.
- Add chocolate whey, cacao powder, coconut sugar, and sea salt. Mix well.
- Pour batter into pan, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Spoon peppermint batter onto brownie batter, and swirl with the back side of a knife.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes (just until firm).
- Let cool slightly.
- Cut into 9 brownies, and enjoy!
- Store extras in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
