Protein brownies recipe!

Eating healthily does not mean you need to never have treats or chocolate. In fact, I love chocolate! I also love playing around in the kitchen with recipes. Anything I can buy in a box in the store, I can make even better at home.

These protein brownies are incredibly satisfying and full of great nutrients.

Getting enough protein is important for women. Protein can help women with:

• Muscle Maintenance: Protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass, especially as women age, helping to prevent muscle loss and support overall strength.
• Hormonal Balance: Protein plays a critical role in hormone production, including those related to mood, metabolism and reproductive health.
• Weight Management: Protein helps with satiety, keeping you fuller longer, which can aid in weight management and reduce cravings.
• Skin, Hair and Nails: Protein supports the health of your skin, hair and nails, contributing to a radiant appearance.

As a fun and easy way to help reach your protein goals, try this decadent and chocolatey protein brownies recipe:

Brownies:

Recipe:

• 1 1/2 cups pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained)
• 1 cup walnuts (finely chopped or ground)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup chia seeds (soaked in 1/2 cup water for 10 minutes)
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a blender, blend the soaked dates, peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt.
4. Fold the date mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir in the chia seeds.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until set. Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

Recipe:

• 1 bar (4 oz) dark baking chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained)
• 1/4 cup warm milk (adjust as needed)

Instructions:

1. Melt the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
2. In a blender, blend the soaked dates until smooth, adding a bit of warm milk if needed to help blend.
3. Add the peanut butter to the date mixture and blend until well combined. Stir in the melted chocolate.
4. If the frosting is too thick, gradually add more warm milk until you reach the desired gooey texture.

Assembly:

Instructions:

1. Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
2. Cut into 12 squares and enjoy!

Watch me make this recipe!

Getting enough protein and taking care of your health doesn’t have to be a drag. You can make things fun and tasty. While these protein brownies might taste like they’re full of sugar, rest assured they’re just as good (if not more), and their sugar source comes from dates instead!

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