Naked Protein Brownies with Coffee Frosting
Ditch the refined sugar and pack your dessert with gluten free, healthy, protein instead
Servings: 9 squares
Calories: 215kcal
Ingredients
- 8 scoops Naked Nutrition Protein Brownie Mix
- ¾ cup water
For the Coffee Frosting
- ½ cup cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
- ½ cup butter or vegan butter
- 1 cup date sugar or coconut sugar, or other favorite granulated sugar alternative
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder or finely ground coffee beans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray (or line with parchment paper) and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the Naked Nutrition Protein Brownie Mix with water. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake on middle rack for 20 minutes.
For the Coffee Frosting
- Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a handheld mixer), beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract, espresso powder and sugar. Beat on medium speed until frosting is lighter in color and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). Add more sugar or espresso powder to taste.
- Once the brownies have cooled, spread coffee frosting over the top. Sprinkle with a bit more espresso powder and chocolate chips, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg