This Recovery Brownies recipe combines the rich chocolate flavour of brownies with the convenience of cookies while packing a protein punch and additional carbs to support recovery after exercise.
These are the ideal post-workout snack or a scrumptious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting your muscles and performance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth nut butter
- 1 cup mashed brown dates (soak in hot water and blend with some milk or mash with a fork)
- 1 scoop Biogen Recovergen, Chocolate flavour
- 80g melted dark chocolate
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips
Biogen Recovergen provides the scientifically recommended 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein through fast-acting sources such as maltodextrin and hydrolysed whey protein. Biogen Recovergen is also high in BCAAs, and has been formulated with antioxidants, electrolytes, vitamins and alpha-lipoic acid, providing a good recovery solution for use after strenuous training.
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, combine the smooth nut butter and date paste. Add the Biogen Recovergen and melted dark chocolate to the bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Scoop the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the cookies are nicely browned on top.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious, protein-packed brownie cookies.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer.
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.
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