Craving Healthy Brownies? Make This High-Protein Vegan Brownie In 6 Easy Steps

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Make this gluten free, refined sugar free and high protein vegan brownies. They have about 7g of protein per slice.

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High-Protein Vegan Brownies

Ingredients

-1 cup dates (140 g) -1/4 cup almond butter (56 g) -3/4 cup plant milk, unsweetened (180 ml) -2 cups cooked black rajma/ black kidney beans -1/4 cup almond flour (26g) -1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (38g) -2 tsp instant coffee powder -1 tbsp flax seed powder -1/3 cup dark cocoa powder (24 g) -1 tsp baking powder -1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

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Step 1 

Soak 1 cup black beans overnight, pressure cook them tender, and measure out 2 cups for the recipe.In a separate bowl, soak 1 cup pitted dates in 2 cups hot water for 15 minutes, then drain well. Preheat your oven to 180°C and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

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Combine the soaked dates, almond butter, and plant milk in a food processor. Blend until you get a creamy puree. Add the cooked black beans and blend again until smooth.

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Step 2 

 Add the almond flour, protein powder, flaxseed powder, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder, and baking powder to the food processor. Mix until everything is well combined.

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Step 3 

Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.

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Step 4 

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking after 15 minutes with a toothpick. The brownies are done when the toothpick comes out almost clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes.

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Step 5

Melt dark chocolate with plant milk in the microwave for a chocolate sauce. Drizzle over the cooled brownies, refrigerate for 15 minutes, then cut and enjoy!

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Step 6

When will you try making these high-protein brownies?

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