Choc Protein Christmas Brownies

Ingredients

• 70 g chocolate protein powder
• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (replace cocoa 1:1)
• 170 g smooth peanut butter
• 5 tbsp milk of choice (add 1 extra tbsp if mixture feels too thick)
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of salt (helps balance cacao’s bitterness)

For the Chocolate Topping

• 100 g dark chocolate (70% or higher)
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

Step 1

Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and milk in a large bowl. 

Step 2

Add the protein powder and cacao and mix to form a smooth dough.

Step 3

Roll out between two pieces of baking paper to your preferred thickness. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out Christmas tree shapes. Freeze for 30-60 minutes

Step 4

Break up the dark chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and add the coconut oil. Melt in the microwave, then drizzle on top of the chilled brownies ensuring the sides are covered. 

Step 5

Freeze again for around 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set.

Nutrition and Cooking Times

Prep time: 30 minutes | Freeze time: 60 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutrient Value:  Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Carbohydrates: 13g