Healthy Mississippi Mud Brownies

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It’s hard not to love these delicious Mississippi Mud Brownies. They're fudgy, gooey, and topped with sweet vanilla marshmallows and rich chocolate frosting.

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Plus, they’re protein packed, gluten free, and can easily be made vegan.

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To make, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and/or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

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For the Brownies: In a medium-sized bowl, add the protein powder, flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder and baking soda. Stir dry ingredients until they are mixed well.

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Then add the pumpkin, butter, milk and melted chocolate. Using a hand mixer, mix to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.

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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

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For the Marshmallow Layer: Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately top with the marshmallows. 

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Cut the oven off, then add the brownies with the marshmallows back in the oven for 5-6 minutes.

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For the Frosting: While the brownies are baking, mix all of the frosting ingredients together and beat until smooth. Set aside.

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To frost, scoop dollops of frosting over the soft marshmallows while the brownies are still hot and then gently spread or nudge the dollops of frosting around to touch each other.

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Let brownies cool in the pan for 15 minutes. If you wish to eat warm, cut into bars. 

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If you prefer them cold, go ahead and store them in the fridge, covered, and cut into bars when you are ready to eat. They will be easier to cut the longer they have set.

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