Healthy, mint flavored brownies? While this winter treat may sound too good to be true, it’s not! Be the friend that saves everyone from their post-holiday blues with these sweet treats. Full of healthy ingredients and Naturade Total Soy powder, you’ll finally be able to enjoy dessert and uphold your healthy new year resolution!
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Ingredients for Brownies:
2 scoops of Naturade Total Soy Chocolate
3 overripe bananas
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or almond butter
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
Directions for Brownies:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 and grease a small pan
2. Melt the peanut or nut butter in a microwave safe bowl
3. Combine the powder and Naturade Total Soy powder together, adding in bananas and melted nut butter until smooth
4. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes
5. Remove when done, and let it cool completely before adding the icing
Ingredients for Mint Icing:
1 large avocado
1 1/2 bananas
1/2 cup coconut butter
1 handful of spinach
6 teaspoons of coconut oil
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of water
1/2-1 teaspoon of peppermint extract (depending on your preference)
Directions for Mint Icing:
1. Mix the banana, avocado, coconut butter, and water into the blender
2. Add in coconut butter, coconut oil, spinach, vanilla and peppermint extract
3. Once the brownies are completely cool, top them with the frosting
Don’t worry, you can’t taste the spinach in the icing, but it will give it a light “minty” green look, making the recipe complete. This seasonal and delicious dessert is one that is healthier than what you’ll usually find at a dinner party and might taste even better as well! Indulge on this delicious treat and know that it is full of quality and healthy ingredients.
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