Protein-Rich Brownies

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with liver cancer and her diet became more restrictive. After doing some research, I found that more protein could help so I came up with these so that she could have a relatively healthy treat with her healthy diet.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup flaxseed oil
• 2 ounces 70% dark chocolate, broken into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Spread mixed nuts onto a baking sheet.

Step 4

Toast in preheated oven until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.

Step 5

Mix brown sugar, flaxseed oil, and butter together in a bowl until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Add 2/3 cup toasted nuts, almond flour, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, dark chocolate, and baking powder; mix batter well.

Step 6

Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup toasted nuts on top.