Sweet Potato Chocolate Protein Brownies

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious; they are a certified super food. By incorporating sweet potatoes and protein powder in this delicious recipe, you can enjoy protein brownies without the sugar or high calories.

Servings: 9-12, depending on the size of squares

 Here is What You Will Need:

•  1 medium sized sweet potato
• 3 eggs, whisked at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons coconut flour
• 3 tablespoons Stevia
• 1 scoop protein powder, chocolate flavored
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips, to sprinkle on top
• Pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice, if desired

 Instructions:

•  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake sweet potato for 30 minutes. Use a fork to puncture the sweet potato before cooking.
• Take fully cooked sweet potato out of the oven. Peel and mash it in a bowl.
• Lower your oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Mix all wet ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
• Add sweet potato mash.
• Combine all dry ingredients in a separate medium bowl before adding to mixture.
• Lightly grease a baking dish with spray or coconut oil. Add mixture and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
• Bake 30 minutes. Check with toothpick to ensure brownies are fully cooked.
• Remove from oven and cool on rack.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 130 calories, 5g protein, 17g carb, and 7g fat.

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