Tip: Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

The typical brownie might make you go weak at the knees, but there’s always a cost. After all, it’s a devilish mixture of fat and sugar. The good news is, you can make a more macro-friendly brownie that won’t sacrifice on flavor or fudginess. These are made with a sweet potato base for good carbs without the sugar crash. There’s zero gluten and lots of fiber. They also have a Metabolic Drive® Protein kick, with 6 grams per brownie. Here’s the best thing about them though: At just 95 calories per generously-sized brownie, zero added sugar, and only 3 grams of fat, you wouldn’t be pushing it if you had more than one at a time. Ready to make them yourself? Here are the ingredients you’ll need and the directions. Brownie Ingredients 2 Baked medium (about 16 ounces) sweet potatoes, skins removed 3 Scoops (90 grams) chocolate Metabolic Drive® Protein 3 Whole eggs 1/2 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 Tablespoons olive oil, or macadamia nut oil if available 2 Tablespoons any milk 1/4 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Optional Icing Ingredients 1/2 Cup powdered erythritol (not granulated) 1/4 Cup PB2 powdered peanut butter Directions Bake your sweet potatoes and let cool before beginning. Then scoop out the insides. (Don’t waste the skins; they’re great in stews and one-pot meals for extra texture and fiber.) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius. Line a brownie tin or deep baking tray with baking or parchment paper. Use a food processor or immersion blender to blitz the sweet potato into a smooth mash. Add the rest of the ingredients except the chocolate chips. Blend until a thick batter is formed. Scrape the sides of your food processor a few times to ensure it’s well-combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour into your pre-prepared tin. Spread evenly. Top with a few extra chocolate chips if you’re going for the fancy finish (add macros accordingly). Bake on the top shelf of your oven for around 14-16 minutes – a shorter bake time will produce a more gooey brownie. Let it cool a little, then cut into 18 squares. These brownies are good warm, but if you can resist the temptation and allow them to refrigerate overnight, they’ll transform into the fudge-like brownie you’ve been waiting for. For Icing (Optional) Mix together equal portions of PB2 peanut butter powder with powdered erythritol. Add a little water at a time to get your desired texture. This creates a peanut-butter-flavored icing that makes for an extra decadent topping with very few calories. Nutrition Info Per Brownie Recipe makes 18 servings. Calories:95 Carbs:17 grams Fat:3 grams Protein:6 grams Fiber:7 grams
Origin: Tip: Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

Tip: Metabolic Brownies – The Best Recipe Ever

Pumpkin is a great way to add a ton of moisture to your desserts without a ton of calories, and the flavor can be masked fairly easily. It doesn’t have to taste like pie or overpriced lattes. And sure, as lifters we can afford the extra calories, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a generous portion, one that actually fills you up, without topping out on your allotment for the day? You can with this. Metabolic Drive Protein Brownies Ingredients 1 can of pumpkin, 16-ounces (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 cup chocolate Metabolic Drive® Protein (or 3 heaping scoops) 1 cup Splenda 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda A pinch of coarse ground salt Option: Nuts or seeds to sprinkle on the top Directions Preheat the oven to 350. Mix all the ingredients together. Get a medium-sized pan. (I use a round 9-inch cake pan.) Spray it with coconut oil, then dust it with protein powder to keep the brownies from sticking. Spoon the batter into the pan and distribute evenly. Lightly sprinkle the top with nuts or seeds (if using) and the course ground salt. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until done. Cut it into 6 pieces, and enjoy! Nutritional Information Per Slice Calories:88 per slice, without nuts/seeds Fat:1 gram Carbs:9 grams Protein:11 grams
Origin: Tip: Metabolic Brownies – The Best Recipe Ever