Protein Brownies for Hospitality Professionals

By Sondas Stefans Images

If you work in the hospitality industry, you’re constantly surrounded by tempting treats, whether it’s candy at the hostess stand or a guest insisting you take a piece of cake; sweet treats are hard to avoid.

That’s why learning how to bake can be a skill that helps you create a healthy snack to pack for your shift.

A healthy black bean brownie is a delicious twist on the classic treat, packed with wholesome ingredients that add nutritional benefits without compromising on flavour.

1. Rich in protein and fibre: These brownies are made using black beans as the base, which gives them a moist, fudgy texture while adding a boost of protein and fibre.

2. Low in Added Sugars: Sweetened with natural ingredients like honey or maple syrup and flavoured with rich cocoa powder, these brownies are surprisingly decadent.

Try this recipe and let me know what you think!

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Ingredients

• 1.5 cup [360 g] Black Beans (Canned) (rinsed and drained )

• 0.5 cup [3 g] Cocoa Powder

• 1.5 tsp [6.9 g] Baking Soda

• 0.25 cup [54.5 g] Coconut Oil (plus extra for greasing the pan)

• 0.5 cup [161 g] Maple Syrup

• 1 tsp [4.2 g] Vanilla Extract

• 2 large [100 g] Egg

• 1 Dash [1 g] Himalayan Pink Salt

• 0.25 cup mini chips [43.25 g] Dark Chocolate Chips

• Add almonds, nuts or fruit for the topper

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Grease a 9x9 baking dish with coconut oil.

  3. In a food processor or blender, add black beans, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  4. Pour brownie batter into a bowl and fold in dark chocolate chips.

  5. Spread brownie batter evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 18 - 22 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. Allow brownies to cool for 10 minutes or longer before serving.

  Calories: 198.69   Fat: 9.86 g  Carbs: 24.61 g  Protein: 4.57 g  Fiber: 3.49 g