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Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownie Recipe

Written by Brad Newton

Reading Time: 2 minutes

SERVES 10 | PREP TIME 15 MINUTES | COOKING TIME 25 MINUTES

234 CALORIES | 12 GRAMS PROTEIN | 25 GRAMS CARBOHYDRATES | 11 GRAMS FAT

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INGREDIENTS

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup coconut sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons peanut butter

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 scoop unflavoured whey protein

6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, or 1 cup dark chocolate chips

TOPPING

1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons egg whites or liquid egg white substitute

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1 scoop unflavoured whey protein

1 teaspoon honey

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan by coating with cooking spray.

STEP 2

Into a blender or food processor, add garbanzo beans, eggs, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, salt, peanut butter, vanilla, and whey Blend the ingredients until smooth. Transfer brownie batter to a medium bowl.

STEP 3

Using either a microwave or double boiler on the stove, gently stir the chocolate until Stirring constantly, slowly pour the melted chocolate into the brownie batter. Use a spatula to evenly spread into the prepared pan. Set aside.

STEP 4

In a small bowl, add the topping ingredients and mix to combine. Pour topping over the brownie batter. Gently drag the tip of a knife through the mixture to create brownie swirls.

STEP 5

Bake brownies until topping is set and edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 Let cool slightly and cut into 10 pieces. Store in an airtight container.

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