Vegan Protein Brownies
Gillian House
9
15 minutes
12-14 minutes
191
Vegan
Baking
If, like us, you appreciate a healthy treat that doesn't overload on sugar or unhealthy ingredients, these Chocolate Protein Brownies might just become your new favorite indulgence! Baking with protein can be tricky sometimes, but we found that this brownie recipe strikes the perfect balance between taste, texture, and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
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1 cup of spelt flour (125g) (can also use plain flour)
⅓ cup of cocoa powder (50g) (or raw cacao powder)
¼ cup of Thrive Plant-Based Chocolate Protein Powder
- 15g of Stevia
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¼ cup (60g) melted coconut oil
½ a cup (120ml) coconut milk
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax, 3 tbsp water; let sit for 5 min)
2.5 tbsp (40g) of peanut butter (or soy butter)
1 tbsp (15g) agave nectar (or honey)
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- 20g cacao nibs
- 20g dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare Pan: Line a 8-10 inch square or round tin with parchment paper.
Make Flax Egg: Prepare the flax egg by combining 1 tbsp ground flax with 3 tbsp water. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In one bowl, combine spelt flour, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and stevia.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, coconut milk, flax egg, peanut butter, and agave nectar. Add the flax egg last.
Combine Wet and Dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well. Then add the Add cacao nibs and chocolate chips.
Press into Pan: Press the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. The mixture should be around 2-3 inches thick.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes.