Muscle Brownies

from BodyTrends.com

These chocolate brownies with an added protein punch are great for controlling your diet cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup of mashed ripe bananas (approx. 2 bananas)
• 1 egg or egg substitute
• 1/4 Cup canola oil
• 3/4 Cup brown sugar
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 Cup vanilla low fat yogurt
• 3 scoops (1oz. each) chocolate whey or soy protein powder
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 Cups flour

You may also want to include these optional ingredients:

• 1/3 Cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 Cup chopped walnuts

Steps to make these brownies:

1. Spray a 9" square baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana and egg. Mix together well.
3. Add the oil, sugar, vanilla and yogurt. Blend in the protein powder, cocoa and baking powder.
4. Gently stir in the flour. Mix until just blended. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Top with chocolate chips and/or walnuts if desired.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool in the pan. Enjoy!

This recipe makes 16 servings.

The following nutritional information does not include the optional chocolate chips or walnuts:

Calories per brownie: 172
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Fat: 4.5 g

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