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Mocha Protein Brownies
Deliciously rich and fudgy brownies infused with coffee and protein, perfect for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Dried ingredients
- 120 g dates soaked in hot water (soaked for 1 hour)
- 10 g chia seeds, finely ground
- 70 g besan flour (chickpea flour)
- 50 g buckwheat flour
- 60 g almond meal
- 35 g coconut flour
- 30 g vegan chocolate protein (optional) (can replace with buckwheat flour)
- 15 g cacao powder
- 20 g instant coffee
- 120 g unsweetened apple sauce
- 50 g natural sweetener (coconut sugar, stevia, etc.)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 50 ml almond milk
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 10 g full fat coconut cream, chilled (white part)
- 25 g chocolate protein powder (optional)
- 2 tsp instant coffee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Blend dates, water, apple sauce, almond milk, and coffee until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine with wet mixture to form a thick batter.
- Spread batter into a lined tin, cover with foil, and bake for 70 minutes, then uncover and bake 10-20 minutes more.
- Cool completely, melt chocolate, stir in protein powder, add coconut cream, and spread as icing on brownies.
Notes
Ensure brownies are fully cooled before applying icing for best results.