meowbakelift: These brownies are a huge hit with not only...

meowbakelift:

These brownies are a huge hit with not only myself, but also my boyfriend. For a brownie, the nutritional information is awesome. I love the two different layers, a crispy crunchy Oreo crust with a chocolaty and nutty brownie. Of course, you can’t forget the delectable Oreo crunch on top. This recipe made 25 brownies that you can share, or hoard for yourself!

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Choco Peanut Butter Protein Brownies with Oreo Crust

For 1 of 25 brownies: 99 Calories5 grams of Fat | 9 grams of Carbs | 2 grams of Dietary Fiber 3 | 3 grams of Sugar | 5 grams of Protein 

Crust Ingredients:

• 20 Simply Made “Oreo” Cookies (Chocolate Sandwich Cookies)
• ¼ Cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter

Brownie Ingredients:

• 1 Can of Drained & Rinsed Low Sodium/No-Salt Black Beans
• ½ Cup Crunchy Natural Peanut Butter
• 1 Cup Granulated Stevia1 ½ Scoops of Molten Chocolate Cellucor Whey Protein
• ¼ Cup High Quality Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 ½ tsp Butter Extract*
• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (add an additional 1 tsp if you have no butter extract)
• 1 Large Egg1 Large Egg White
• ¼ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 3 Additional “Oreos” on top

Directions:

First, begin by making the crust. Place 20 “Oreos” into your food processor with 4 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter and pulse until all are crushed. You will probably need to scrape the sides a few times to make sure all are broken down. On a piece of parchment paper inside of a glass baking dish, press down the crust until even. Place into the refrigerator while preparing the brownie batter. 

In your food processor, place your can of drained and rinsed black beans by themselves. Puree them into a paste that has no big chunks. This process may take a few minutes until all is blended. Scrape out the paste into a bowl. After this step is complete, you will want to preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Add your crunchy peanut butter, eggs, and extracts to your bean paste. Mix until all are combined. Next, add your dry ingredients including your whey, granulated stevia, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix until combined. Finally, add your unsweetened almond milk to make the batter a little less thick.
Remove your crust from the refrigerator and pour the batter. Spread evenly using a rubber scraper or spoon. Finally, crush your remaining 3 “Oreos” onto the top of your unbaked brownies.

Place into the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove and allow to cool before slicing. You can store them in the refrigerator for longer shelf-life. 

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