Nut Butter Protein Brownies
DessertWhile these brownies are mainly a treat they also double up as a great source of quality protein and healthy fats.
Calories248kcal
Carbs8.2g
Protein12.8g
Fats17.5g
For Rest DayPerformance Benefits
Using a variety of protein sources including eggs, casein powder and nuts this high protein treat would work well as a tasty on-the-go snack as part of a recovery strategy.
Health Benefits
The main ingredient in dark chocolate is called cocoa, which is an excellent source of flavanols and procyanidins (also known as epicatechin and catechin) which are major classes of antioxidant.
Expert Tips
These brownies also go great with some natural yoghurt and fresh fruit
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Oven
Ingredients
- 120 g 85% dark chocolate
- 6 tbsp Peanut butter (120g)
- 2 tsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Honey (dark)
- 4 Free-range egg
- 3 scoop Casein protein powder (chocolate or vanilla flavour)
- 2 tbsp Almonds (flaked)
Instructions
- Melt chocolate, nut butter and butter together before adding eggs and honey and beat into a thick mixture.
- Add casein powder, and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180˚C for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flaked almonds and allow to cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1personCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 8.2gProtein: 12.8gFat: 17.5gSaturated Fat: 7.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.4gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 6.8gVitamin A: 43ugCalcium: 261mgIron: 2.1mg
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