Kid Approved Black Bean Brownies
Sundays call for yummy treats! Of course, it had to be something chocolatey and had to be something my nephew would approve of since he’s visiting the next few days. Black bean brownies seemed perfect! They were soft and super chocolatey plus all healthy ingredients! My nephew loved them! 1 15oz can of black beans drained and rinsed 1 / 4 C cocoa powder 1 / 3 C coconut oil 2/3 C honey 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 / 2 C dark chocolate chips (plus a little extra) Put all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a food processor or blender and blend well.…
Summer Zucchini Protein Brownies
[yumprint-recipe id=’2′]It is officially summer! That calls for gardening and fresh recipes! My mom used to make the most delicious zucchini cookies when I was growing up. I figured why not put zucchini in some chocolate brownies? And why not add a little protein too? Why not make them healthy!? So I did! They turned out better than expected! Super chocolatey (of course) and moist with just the right amount of crumble a brownie should have. Ingredients: 1 C shredded zucchini 1/3 C melted coconut oil 1 C whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 scoop of chocolate whey 2 tbsp cocoa 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 C…
Cookie Dough Protein Popsicle
Summer is here! That calls for cold treats and long days in the sun! I made these the other day and they turned out AMAZING. The best part? They are full of protein! Perfect for curbing hunger as a cold afternoon snack or a yummy post workout treat. What you will need: 1 scoop Muscle Pharm Cookies n’ Cream Combat Protein powder (that’s what I used. chocolate or vanilla might also be good) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 C almond milk (I use vanilla unsweetened) 1/3 of a cookie dough Quest bar Mix everything but the Quest bar in a shaker cup or with a blender. Cut up about…
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Protein Muffins
PROTEIN MUFFINS! I love these things. Delicious, nutritious, and full of protein to help muscles grow! I enjoy them for a quick breakfast, snack, and guilt free desert! Ingredients: 1 C oat flour 1/3 C coconut flour 1/3 C chocolate PB2 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 4 packets stevia 2 mashed bananas 1/2 C almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 C natural peanut butter 1/3 C egg whites 1 egg Mix all the ingredients together and pour into lined muffin tins. Sprinkle dark chocolate chips and dried cranberries on top. Bake for 16-19 min @350. Let cool for 5-10 min and enjoy! Makes about 12…
