Protein brownies

I am always looking for some treats that are not high in carbs and provide protein. These brownies deliver. They are fluffy like a cupcake. I make them in a brownie bar pan but you can use a muffin tin or put them in a pan and cut them the old fashioned way (I just like the portioned out servings). These brownies are good on their own, but also with cream cheese. I also refrigerate them because they will go bad quickly. Optional add ins: Nuts or dark chocolate chips.


Ingredients:

• 8 TBSP Almond butter
• 1 can 100% pumpkin
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup walden farms zero calorie chocolate syrup (sugar free sauce is good too but will add a little carbs and calories)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 TBL unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 TBL unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tsp Fiber yum or vitafiber (this is optional but adds a little fiber and a little extra sweetness)
• 1 tsp instant coffee crystals 
• 1 TBL coconut oil
• 2-3 scoops protein powder chocolate (I use 2 scoops of 30g protein isolate, for smaller scoops - use 3)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
• Spray brownie pan with non stick spray
• Mix all ingredients together except the protein powder 
• Once mixed well, incorporate the protein powder, don't over mix
• Separate into 12 portions
• Cook for 15 min (careful not to over bake) until tester comes out clean
• Cool and enjoy
• Refrigerate any leftovers

12 servings. Calories/serving : 152     Fat: 10g     Carbs: 8g    Protein: 9g   Fiber: 4g

Links to products (I order the fiber but all the other ingredients I find in my grocery store):

Fiber

chocolate syrup