Clean Bulking Brownies

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These brownies are the perfect snack for those wanting to gain weight in a healthy way. They're high in fat and calories, and also refined sugar free, making them a great way to pack in extra food after a workout. These gluten free brownies also feature plenty of vitamin E and fiber from both the almond butter and almond flour

1. Preheat your oven to 350F. Line a 9" square pan with parchment paper, and lightly grease with oil

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients - almond butter, liquid sweetener, eggs, and vanilla

3. Add in the dry ingredients (baking powder, cocoa powder, and almond flour), and mix with a silicone spatula until fully combined

4. Transfer the batter to the pan, and smooth out the top

5. Bake at 350F for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out slightly moist and the internal temperature is about 190F

6. Transfer to the fridge to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing with a plastic knife

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Description

These brownies are the perfect snack for those wanting to gain weight in a healthy way. They're high in fat and calories, and also refined sugar free, making them a great way to pack in extra food after a workout. These gluten free brownies also feature plenty of vitamin E and fiber from both the almond butter and almond flour

Time

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Rest Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

25 minutes

Total Time:

1 hours 5 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.32

Ingredients

Serving(s)

1 cup Almond butter
8 tbsp Honey
1 large Egg
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/4 cup Cocoa powder
1/2 cup Almond flour

Instructions

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1. Preheat your oven to 350F. Line a 9" square pan with parchment paper, and lightly grease with oil
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients - almond butter, liquid sweetener, eggs, and vanilla
3. Add in the dry ingredients (baking powder, cocoa powder, and almond flour), and mix with a silicone spatula until fully combined

4. Transfer the batter to the pan, and smooth out the top

5. Bake at 350F for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out slightly moist and the internal temperature is about 190F

6. Transfer to the fridge to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing with a plastic knife

Notes

1. For the sweetener, you can either use honey (1/2 cup, 168 g), maple syrup (1/2 cup, 160 g), or sugar free syrup (1/2 cup, 160 g)

Nutrient	Honey	Maple Syrup	Sugar Free Syrup
Calories	154	148	123
Protein	4.8 g	4.8 g	4.8 g
Fat	10.3 g	10.3 g	10.3 g
Net Carbs	10.8 g	8.9 g	2.4 g
Fiber	2.8 g	2.8 g	2.8 g
Added Sugar	8.5 g	6.5 g	0.0 g
Sugar Alcohol	0.0 g	0.0 g	5.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

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Serving Size: 1 brownie

Calories: 154

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Total Fat: 10.3g (13 %)

Saturated Fat: 0.9g (5 %)

Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g

Monounsaturated Fat: 6.4g

Cholesterol: 13mg (4 %)

Sodium: 85mg (4 %)

Total Carbohydrate: 13.6g (5 %)

Fiber: 2.8g (10 %)

Net Carbs: 10.8g

Total Sugar: 9.5g

Added Sugar: 8.5g (17 %)

Protein: 4.8g (10 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.03mcg (1 %)

Vitamin D: 0.08mcg (0 %)

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Calcium: 62mg (5 %)

Iron: 0.98mg (5 %)

Magnesium: 59mg (14 %)

Potassium: 185mg (4 %)

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