Ingredients
1 cup natural applesauce (222g)
1/3 cup almond butter (80g)
1 cup natural chocolate whey protein powder (104g)
2 tablespoons cacao powder (11g) (or cocoa powder)
3 tablespoons coconut sugar (36g)
1/8 teaspoon sea salt (0.6ml)
1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder (23g)
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (28g)
1/4 teaspoon alcohol-free peppermint extract (1.2ml)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
Line a 7" square (or similarly sized) pan with parchment paper (if not using silicone).
Mix applesauce and almond butter well.
Add chocolate whey, cacao powder, coconut sugar, and sea salt. Mix well.
Pour batter into pan, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until smooth.
Spoon peppermint batter onto brownie batter, and swirl with the back side of a knife.
Bake for 16-18 minutes (just until firm).
Let cool slightly.
Cut into 9 brownies, and enjoy!
Store in the refrigerator.
Line a 7" square (or similarly sized) pan with parchment paper (if not using silicone).
Mix applesauce and almond butter well.
Add chocolate whey, cacao powder, coconut sugar, and sea salt. Mix well.
Pour batter into pan, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until smooth.
Spoon peppermint batter onto brownie batter, and swirl with the back side of a knife.
Bake for 16-18 minutes (just until firm).
Let cool slightly.
Cut into 9 brownies, and enjoy!
Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition per brownie: Protein: 12g Carbs: 12g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 8g Fat: 6g Calories: 147