Protein brownies recipe

Looking for a way to increase your daily protein intake? This chocolate-hazelnut protein brownies recipe is the solution!

These protein brownies are easy to prepare, nutritious, tasty and well balanced. A perfect dessert!

Gives 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients for the protein brownies recipe

• 2 cups peeled sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp. ground flax seeds + 6 tbsp. water)
• 2 tbsp. tbsp melted cocoa butter
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup of hazelnut flour
• 1 serving of Athlete’s Blend Chocolate Protein
• 1 1/2 tsp. teaspoon baking powder
• 1 C. teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup coconut sugar

Preparation for the protein brownies recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Place the sweet potatoes in a pot of water and boil for 15 to 25 minutes.

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, place them in a blender with the other ingredients.

Coat a Pyrex style dish (8 x 8) with coconut oil and sprinkle with cocoa powder. Then pour the mixture on top.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Insert a fork in the middle to ensure good cooking.

Original recipe by Chef Ivan Castro, for Iron Vegan