Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

I recently got the chance to do some baking with a protein powder from Lean Body for Her at Labrada Nutrition.  I did made some tasty treats with the Vanilla and Chocolate Jamie Eason Isolate Whey.  Check out my full review! 

They seemed to enjoy what I did with the products so they send me some Jamie Eason Peanut Protein to play with too!! It is made from defatted peanuts and natural ingredients.  Similar to PB2 and other powder peanut butters.  

I knew exactly what I wanted to make first!!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies!!

I combined the Chocolate Jamie Eason Whey and Peanut Protein.

You will also need canned pumpkin, canned white beans, unsweetened almond milk, egg substitute, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, and sweetener of choice.

*You can use real peanut butter or any nut butter*

I know some of the ingredients sound crazy, but trust me! I am a professional! Well...kinda...

In a blender or food processor, puree the beans, pumpkin, egg, milk, baking powder, and vanilla.

At first it will look kinda like orange humus.  Stir in everything else but the peanut protein and you will have some very chocolatey batter!

You can easily double this recipe to make a bigger batch of brownies, but this recipe makes six.  I used a 5 x 7 rectangle baking dish.  

Coat the dish with nonstick spray and pour the batter.  

Time to get our peanut butter ready! 

You can use as much or as little as you like! I used one serving ( 2 T )

 Add about 1 1/2 T of water to the powder and stir.  

You want it to be a little runny.  Add the water slowly! You can always add more, but you can't take it out! If you want it super sweet, you can add in one sweetener, but I don't think it needs it.  If using regular peanut butter, I suggest microwaving it for a few seconds to thin it out. 

Drizzle the peanut butter all over that brownie batter!

Into the oven for 25 minutes at 350.

Is there anything better than the smell of chocolate and peanut butter?!

Stick a toothpick in the middle and if it comes out clean, they are done!

You would never guess that we used beans and pumpkin to make these soft, chocolatey brownies!!

The best part is that these are super healthy! 

All six brownies are only 315 calories.

You also get a whopping 37 grams of protein!

That's right, brownies for breakfast!

People won't think you are eating healthy when they see you with these.  And they certainly won't believe some of the ingredients when if you let them have a taste. 

These make a perfect snack, dessert, or meal.  

I love having one or two post workout and saving the rest for after.  

Much more fun than just drinking a protein shake!

Are you hungry yet??

What are you waiting for?! Go make these now!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

• 1 scoop Chocolate Jamie Eason Whey (30g)
• 2 T Jamie Eason Peanut Protein (14g) (sub nut butter for peanut allergy)
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (60g)
• 1/2 cup canned white beans (130g) (chickpeas, garbanzo, navy beans...)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 3 T unsweetened almond milk (46ml)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
• sweetener to taste (4 packets)

1. Puree beans, pumpkin, egg, milk, and vanilla
2. Stir in everything else except peanut protein
3. In a small bowl, add 1 1/2 T water to powdered peanut butter
4. Coat baking dish (5 x 7) with nonstick spray and pour in brownie batter
5. Drizzle peanut butter on top
6. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes

Makes 6 brownies - 52 calories each

Whole batch - 315 calories 

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Healthy Chocolate Brownies

Who loves chocolate brownies?! Everyone, that's who! I am going to show you how to make some brownies that are a little different than your traditional ones.  First of all, they aren't made from a box mix...Second of all, they don't have any added sugar, no flour, no oil, and no butter.  Basically, no crap! But they still taste super chocolatey and delicious! 

Oh yea, frosting too :)

You are never going to believe what is in these...

MTS Chocolate whey, canned pumpkin, chickpeas/garbanzo, egg substitute, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, baking powder, and sweetener of choice. You may also need some milk to to help blend everything.  I use unsweetened almond milk. 

I love the chocolate goodness of MTS whey, but you can try other brands.  I just can't guarantee the same results.  If you want to try MTS you can order it here.  Use code KH30 and save 30%

You will want to drain and rinse your chickpeas well.  Then add the beans, pumpkin, egg, and vanilla to a blender and puree til smooth.

You will probably need to add about 2 tablespoons of liquid to get it to blend nicely.  I used a little unsweetened almond milk.

Add in the rest of your ingredients and mix well.  

I am making chocolate brownies but feel free to play around with different protein flavors! 

Pour into whatever kind of dish you want to use.  I used a 5 x 7 glass baking dish.  You can make them in a round pan, or a bigger one and just have them be a little thinner.

Tell me that does not look like some awesome chocolate brownie batter!?

Into the oven for about 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.  

Ta-Da!!! If only you could smell the chocolatey goodness!

To make frosting, just mix together some nonfat greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa, and a little sweetener.  

Honestly, they don't even need frosting! They are great just plain. 

You will get 6 brownies.  I already stole one to top with some healthy frosting.

A few chocolate chips on top for extra fun.  This one little brownie is only about 50 calories!

But who eats just one little brownie?

Especially when you can have 6 for only 285 calories! Now that is without toppings, but still!

You will also have 34 grams of protein for the batch! Awesomeness! 

Go make them now!

Chocolate Brownies

• 1/2 cup chickpeas/garbanzo (130g)
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (60g)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 1 scoop MTS Chocolate whey (30g)
• 1/2 t baking powder 
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 2 T unsweetened almond milk
• 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder (5g)
• sweetener to taste

1. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
2. Puree chickpeas, pumpkin, egg, milk, and vanilla. 
3. Mix in remaining ingredients. 
4. Pour into baking dish. Add any extras (chocolate chips, nuts...)
5. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
6. Eat plain or top with healthy frosting!! (nonfat greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener) No exact measurements for frosting.

Makes 6 brownies 

285 calories for the whole batch 

(without frosting)

4g Fat

29g Carb

34g Protein

**Try warming them up and eating them with some vanilla ice cream!!!**