RASPBERRY & DARK CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BROWNIES

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These Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Protein Brownies are deliciously moist and gooey, super fudgy and extra rich. Healthy to boot and protein-packed, this melt in your mouth tasty snack is the perfect post-workout treat. Made with dates and almond flour, this guilt-free, decadent dessert is also paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, egg-free and flourless.

Ingredients

Brownies

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 cups pitted dates
• 4 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 cup chocolate flavored protein powder*
• 4 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 cup frozen raspberries

Topping

• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate**, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Line a 10 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
3. Pour all of the ingredients in the brownies section into a food processor. (You might have to process the ingrédients in two steps, depending on the size of your unit.)
4. Process until smooth.
5. Press the brownie batter evenly into the baking dish.
6. Bake for 20 minutes. The center should still be moist. Check the texture by inserting a toothpick.
7. Let sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes then top with fresh strawberries and melted dark chocolate.
8. To be stored in a refrigerator for optimal freshness.
9. Cut into squares when the chocolate is hard enough.

Source:onecleverchef.com