Lentil Protein Brownies recipe

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 (15 ounce) can green lentils, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons water, or as needed
3 eggs
7 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
3 tablespoons margarine (such as Smart Balance®)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 scoops vanilla protein powder

Nutrition Info

133 calories
carbohydrate: 11.3 g
cholesterol: 38.8 mg
fat: 3.6 g
fiber: 2.5 g
protein: 15 g
saturatedFat: 1.2 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 134 mg
sugar: 6.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom and sides of an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

  2. Place lentils and water in a blender, puree into a smooth paste.

  3. Transfer lentil paste to a large bowl. Mix in eggs, sugar, margarine, and vanilla extract. Stir in cocoa powder and protein powder until batter is thick and well-combined. Pour into the prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Recipe Yield

1 8-inch square pan

Recipe Note

Packed with protein, these brownies fill you up better than the real thing and taste just as good. Surprise yourself, and your friends, with a healthy alternative!

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