Pumpkin Protein Brownies

A high protein afternoon snack for when those sweet cravings hit or a decadent dessert. These Pumpkin Protein Brownies are sure to be a hit at any time of the day!

And I promise you, you can’t even taste the pumpkin.

This recipe is:

• Gluten free

• Dairy free

• Vegan

• Refined sugar free

Ingredients (serves 12)

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

• 1 served chocolate protein powder

• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter

• 1/4 cup cacao powder

• 5 tbsp maple syrup

• 1/2 cup almond meal

• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

• Pinch of salt

• 1/3 cup vegan or dark chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees fan forced.

2. Add all ingredients, except chocolate chips, to a food processor and process until well combined.

3. Stir through the chocolate chips.

4. Transfer mix into a lined baking tray and smooth out.

5. Top with extra chocolate chips.

6. Bake for 12-14 minutes.

7. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before cutting. Cut into 12 squares and serve! I love to serve mine with a drizzle of melted chocolate and coconut ice cream! Yum!