Mouth-Watering Protein "Blondies" Recipe
I make no secret of it: I have a bonafide sweet tooth. It really is a true art form and part-time job scouring the net for the latest and greatest 'faux-anything-thats-close-to-the-real-thing' recipe, just so I can curb my cravings while staying in the best shape I can. And when I DO find that token treasure of a recipe, I SHARE!!!
I recently had been stuck on what I was going to prepare for a loved one's birthday dessert- as he and I were both on a fairly tight regime. I came across this recipe on a gym buddy's IG page and I was SOLD. I have already made these twice and believe me- you will want to eat the whole tray! The best part? They are guilt-free!!
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Protein "Blondies"
1 can of chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1 large egg
1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1 scoop Magnum Nutraceuticals Quattro Protein in Vanilla Ice Cream (or your fave brand)
1/3 cup sugar free maple syrup (I used Mrs. Butterworth's)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp Splenda
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat oven to 350F. Blend all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a blender/food processor until smooth. Place batter in a lightly oiled pan; add chocolate chips. Bake for 15-20 mins, or until knife/toothpick comes out clean when centre is pricked. This made 16 squares in a 9"x 7.5" pan.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 16.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 79 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4 g | 6 % |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 6 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 12 mg | 4 % |
| Sodium 148 mg | 6 % |
| Potassium 22 mg | 1 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 6 g | 2 % |
| Dietary Fiber 1 g | 3 % |
| Sugars 3 g | |
| Protein 4 g | 9 % |
| Vitamin A | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 % |
| Calcium | 1 % |