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Healthier Brownies (High Protein-Gluten/Grain Free)

These delicious brownies are a protein rich alternative to traditional brownies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy brownies, healthy dessert, High protein brownies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups smooth almond butter (unsweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla paste or extract
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt (plus more for top of brownies if desired)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon (I use ceylon)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ cups dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325, place oven rack in center position. Line an 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl:
  • Place eggs in bowl and mix for 1 minute. Add almond butter and vanilla. Mix.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, coconut sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, baking soda. Add in to wet ingredients a little at a time mixing between additions. Batter will be really thick so you may need to stop, scrape bowl and beaters and mix again. When well combined, add chips and stir them by hand, leaving some aside for topping.
  • Add batter to parchment lined baking dish. Smooth out with a spatula. Sprinkle the top with reserved chips. If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 40 minutes. Allow to cool COMPLETELY before cutting. Enjoy!