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High‑Protein Quinoa Brownies

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks
Keyword: gluten-free, high-protein, lower-glycemic, Snack

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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