Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce*** can substitute banana or Greek yogurt
- 2 -3 tbsp milk or unsweetened plant milk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Blend quinoa, eggs, oil, maple syrup, applesauce, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, protein powder, hemp hearts, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend again.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour into pan and bake 20–24 minutes (avoid overbaking).
- Cool completely before cutting into 12 brownies.
Notes
Recipe by Laura Kalina, RD.
Tip: These brownies often become even more moist the next day after chilling in the fridge.
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