[RECIPE] Raspberry Swirl Protein Brownies

This Raspberry Swirl Protein Brownies recipe is your guide to the perfect high-fibre, protein-packed treat.

The plant-based protein powder ensures a satisfyingly fudgy and delicious treat with the raspberry swirl adding a delightful tartness and pop of colour.

Ingredients for the brownie base

• 1 cup rolled oats, ground into flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup Biogen Plant Based Protein Powder, Chocolate flavour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup banana, mashed
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup oat milk
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Ingredients for the raspberry swirl

• ½ cup frozen raspberries
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Biogen Plant Based Protein is a supreme daily supplement and an excellent choice of protein for athletes and individuals following a vegan or dairy free lifestyle. Rice and pea protein is free from gluten, dairy, and lactose making it easily digestible, especially with the added bamboo fibre, an excellent ingredient for fibre enrichment.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Line an 20×20 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Grind the oats in a blender until you achieve a flour-like consistency.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, nuts (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, mash the banana and whisk in the applesauce, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the oat milk until the batter is smooth.
6. In a small bowl, mash the raspberries with the chia seeds and maple syrup.
7. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the raspberry swirl mixture over the top, then swirl gently with a knife. Top with the remaining brownie batter.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.

Author: Pedro van Gaalen

When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.

Twitter