Creamy Mint Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

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Fudgy, lightened-up brownies bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a hints of creamy mint!

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Packed with protein, these brownies will curb your sweet tooth and leave you feeling satisfied. No one will even guess that they are healthy!

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To make, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and/or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

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In a food processor or high-powered blender, add the black beans, pumpkin, egg whites and almond milk. Pulse/blend until a smooth batter is formed.

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Add in the protein powder, cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and sweetener. Blend again until ingredients are combined. Pour the batter into the baking dish.

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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set. A toothpick inserted along the edges should come out clean and inserted in the middle should come out mostly clean.

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Let cool completely, then cover and store in the fridge for 1-2 hours to chill and set before adding frosting.

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While the brownies are in the oven, prepare the creamy mint layer. 

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Using a hand mixer or food processor, combine the cream cheese, protein powder, almond milk, confectioners sugar, peppermint extract and food coloring.

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Blend until frosting is completely smooth. Store in the fridge, covered, until brownies are ready to frost.

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After the brownies have had time to chill, add creamy mint layer evenly on top of brownies and spread evenly across.

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Melt the butter and whipping cream in a microwave safe bowl in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until butter is melted. Add in the chocolate chips, and stir until silky and smooth.

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Add the chocolate ganache over the creamy mint layer. Gently spread with a knife or silicone spatula. Place the brownies in the refrigerator to set for a minimum of one hour, or until ready to eat.

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These brownies are best the next day, chilled, after the texture has set and the flavors have come together overnight. Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

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