Alan’s HIGH PROTEIN BLONDIES

Snacks can be functional and tasty too! These high protein bean blondies taste like a real treat but are packed full of protein rather than just empty calories. Whip up a batch of these ready for next time you get that post run hunger knock.

ingredients

400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

130g almond butter

180ml maple syrup

80g coconut oil, melted

2 eggs

pinch salt

160g self raising flour, gluten free

150g frozen raspberries

75g white chocolate chunks, you can use dark choc if feeling self-righteous

50g pecans

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees/160 fan.

2. Line and grease a square brownie pan.

3. In a food processor blend the beans, almond butter, maple syrup and eggs to a smooth paste

4. Add the flour and salt and blend to a smooth batter.

5. Fold in the raspberries, white chocolate and pecans, reserving a few for on the top

6. Transfer to your lined tin and bake for 25mins until golden brown, just set but still a bit wobbly.

7. Allow to cool and cut into 16 squares then store in the fridge.

   Enjoy!