The Perfect Power Snack!

Is there anyone out there that doesn't love a good brownie? I personally could eat an entire pan in one sitting - all that chocolately goodness, slightly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside...  My mouth is watering as I type this...  Traditional brownies are loaded with all sorts of garbage that just aren't good for us.  Here's a recipe for a healthier version that's vegan, gluten-free and packed with healthy fiber, plant-based fat and protein.  Great fuel to keep you going and tastes amazing!

Teenie Beanie Proteinie Brownies:

Approximately 12 Servings

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz) Can Black Beans - Rinsed well and drained

1 Medium Ripe Banana

2 TB Chia Seed

1/2 Cup Plain, Unsweetened Almond Milk

2 Tsp Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract

1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/2 Tsp Baking Powder

1/4 Tsp Himalayan Salt

1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar

1 Scoop Sunwarrior Protein Powder (Either Vanilla or Chocolate will work)

1/4 Cup Unsweetened Natural 100% Cocoa Powder

1 Cup Almond Meal

3 T Coconut Oil (melted)

Mini Choc Chips and/or Walnut pieces to garnish (Optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Mix the chia into the almond milk and let sit for a few minutes until it starts to gel.  Combine all the  ingredients (and the chia mixture) into a food processor or mixer and mix until well combined.  Spoon the mixture into greased or papered muffin tins - fill the tins slightly less than half full.  Sprinkle with nuts & mini chips if desired and bake for 30-35 minutes or until slightly browned at the edges and firmed in the middle.  Let them sit for a couples of minutes after removing them from the oven and then move them to a wired rack to cool.  

You won't even taste the beans, I promise!!