Healthy Peppermint Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Servings: 12
Calories: 122kcal
These Healthy Peppermint Brownies with Chocolate Frosting are the perfect dessert for any occasion ALL December long! So rich and fudgy with the perfect pop of sweet peppermint! They’ll be eaten right up!!!!
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Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1/2 cup chocolate, vanilla or peppermint protein powder (62g)
- 1/4 cup oat flour (30g)
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (40g)
- 1/4 cup Swerve granular sweetener (48g)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup canned pumpkin (244g)
- 2 Tbsp light butter (28g)
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (30g) or milk of choice
- 2 Tbsp semi sweet chocolate chips (30g) melted
Chocolate Frosting:
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (10g)
- 1/2 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (15g) 15g
- 1/4 cup nut butter (56g) drippy is best
- 1/4 cup sugar free pancake syrup (60g)
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (30g) or milk of choice
Topping:
- 2 Tbsp peppermint crunch chips (23g) or your favorite peppermint bark broken into tiny pieces!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add the protein powder, oat flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir dry ingredients until mixed well. Then, add the pumpkin, butter, peppermint extract, milk, and melted chocolate. Mix to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a toothpick inserted in the center should still be slightly gooey (for a more moist texture!) Let brownies cool completely before adding frosting.
- While the brownies are baking, mix all of the frosting ingredients together and beat until smooth. Set aside.
- To frost, scoop dollops of frosting over the brownies and spread evenly. Sprinkle peppermint baking chips over top.
- Cover and place in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 1-2 hours before slicing. For BEST texture and flavor, allow brownies to sit in the fridge overnight.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
To freeze: cut the brownies, wrap individually in aluminum foil, and store in an air tight freezer safe Ziploc bag. They will stay fresh for 3 months. For best results, I recommend freezing the brownies without the icing and adding the frosting and peppermint chips before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie (56g) | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 4.5g