Sweet Potato Protein Brownies
DessertAdding sweet potato to your brownies is a game changer. I recently started adding chocolate chunks too and they just got better.
Calories272kcal
Carbs15g
Protein11.1g
Fats18.5g
For Rest DayPerformance Benefits
These would be a great snack for a rest day when carbohydrate requirements are lower. this recipe also has a good quantity of each macronutrient for optimal recovery.
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 antioxidants. check out our article on dark chocolate.https://www.daveynutrition.com/food/a-healthy-obsession-with-dark-chocolate/
Expert Tips
Serve with some ice cream or fresh fruit and enjoy!
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Microwave
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 scoops Whey protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1 Sweet potato (medium size, cooked & peeled)
- 3 Eggs
- 3 tbsp Almond butter
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 30 g Mixed nuts
- 150 g 85% dark chocolate (melted)
- 50 g 85% dark chocolate (chopped)
Servings
Instructions
- Mash or puree the cooked sweet potato.
- Preheat the oven to 170°C.
- Add the whey, mixed nuts into a medium sized bowl and mix.
- Whisk the eggs. Add the eggs and honey and mix again.
- Add the purée sweet potato and mix through well.
- Melt the dark chocolate then pour it in with the rest of the ingredients and stir it all up.
- Mix in the extra chocolate chunks.
- Line a baking tray, pour the mixture into the lined tray and place in a preheated oven for about 12-14 min. The middle should be soft but not too soft.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 11.1gFat: 18.5gSaturated Fat: 8.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.1gCholesterol: 0.67mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 10.1gVitamin A: 166ugVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 38.6mgIron: 3.2mg
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