1 week Ago By Nicola Roy
Nothing beats a delicious sweet treat when that mid-afternoon slump hits. However, if you're on a weight loss journey or simply want to add more protein into your diet , it can be hard to work this around your cravings. But trying to improve your diet doesn't have to mean eliminating your favourite foods.
You can still enjoy a decadent treat every now and then with the right recipes - and there's one that has been catching people's eyes on TikTok . Chef Marinie says you can whip up a delicious batch of chocolate brownies at home with just five ingredients, and they're high in protein too. Each portion of these "fudgy and decadent" chocolate brownies boasts an impressive 12g of protein - an essential macronutrient for staying fuller for longer and building muscle.
Using mostly pantry staple ingredients like almond butter and soya milk, the brownies come together in just 20 minutes, and they're ideal for prepping as a high-protein snack throughout the week. Marinie described them as "so decadent it's actually illegal" and shared a helpful tutorial on exactly how to make them. Here's everything that you need.
Ingredients Three bananas, mashed 50g cocoa powder 100g almond butter 75g chocolate protein powder 100ml soya milk 25g dark chocolate chips (optional) Method Preheat the oven to 180C fan. Line a small baking tray or rectangular glass dish with greaseproof paper and set aside. In a bowl, mash up three bananas with a fork until they are completely smooth.
Then add the protein, cocoa powder, almond butter and milk, and whisk until the batter comes together into a combined mixture. Then, take your pre-lined baking tray or dish and pour in the brownie batter. You can add the chocolate chips on top now if you like, before using a spatula to spread the mix evenly throughout the dish.
Put the brownies in the oven for around 18 to 20 minutes, and leave to cool completely before slicing them up. You should get 12 small squares from this recipe , with two squares boasting 12g of protein..
