Mocha Power Brownies
High protein, flourless, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic
This is my high protein version of a classic chocolate brownie. But there is a twist…it’s got coffee to help fuel your workout or just a busy day! Plus, I used no flour at all in this recipe. I combined coconut sugar, almond butter and protein powder for a gooey, fudge batter. Then I added strong, hot coffee for an extra high-energy hit. Together with the low-glycemic carbs from dark chocolate these brownies provide me long lasting fuel for tough workouts. Pack them for your outings as a healthy treat that tastes delicious.
Mocha Power Brownies
© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2022
Ingredients
1 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 and 1/2 cups almond butter
1 cup strong coffee
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons 100% cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
slivered almonds
large crystal salt
Makes 16 brownies
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Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Coat a 12-count single-square brownie tin liberally with oil or use a 12-count cupcake tin lined with cupcake papers.
2. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, blend coconut sugar and eggs until smooth. Add almond butter, cooled coffee and vanilla. Blend 2 minutes into a creamy, smooth batter.
3. Add protein powder, cacao powder, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Pour batter into prepared tins and top with large crystal salt and slivered almonds. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool completely before handling.
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Photos by Brian Byllesby
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