Vegan Protein Brownies

INGREDIENTS

• 100 g of chestnut flour (or other gluten-free flour)
• 40 g almond meal
• 60 g of vegan protein powder
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 350 ml of unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp raw unsweetened cocoa
• 60 g of 70% dark chocolate, chopped into pieces
• 60 g pecan nuts (or hazelnuts), chopped finely

Decoration

• 20 g Dark Chocolate
• 20 g Pecans or Almonds, chopped

METHOD

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/355°F. Line an 8×8 inch tin with baking paper
2. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl (flour, baking powder, vegan protein, almond meal, raw cocoa) and pass them through a sieve to avoid lumps.
3. Mix the liquid ingredients in a second bowl (almond milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup).
4. Make a well in the center of the bowl of dry ingredients and and gradually add wet mixture.
5. Whisk well until a homogeneous batter is obtained.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate pieces and chopped nuts. Pour batter into prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
7. Let the brownie cool to room temperature and decorate with melted chocolate and chopped nuts.