Collagen Powder
Fudgy Collagen Brownies
These paleo brownies are simply perfect: they’re fudgy and dense with a crunchy, crackly top and chewy edges. Not only that, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with collagen protein too. They are the perfect healthy afternoon snack or a guilt-free nighttime indulgence.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gluten-Free: Gluten, found in wheat products, beer, and pasta, can trigger digestive issues, especially for those with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease. This recipe swaps wheat flour for almond and coconut flour to avoid gas, bloating, and cramps that can be caused by eating gluten (1).
- 20 Grams of Collagen Protein: This recipe contains 20 grams of collagen protein. Starting in your 20s, your natural collagen production begins to decline by 1% each year (2). Without proper collagen supplementation, your collagen levels will decline by 50% by the age of 60 (3).
- Great For Meal Prep: This recipe makes 12 large brownies, or 18 Makes nine large regular-sized brownies. Which can easily be stored and eaten whenever you crave a chocolatey treat.
Here’s What You Need
- Almond Flour: To help achieve that perfect fudgy brownie texture without using wheat flour.
- Coconut Flour: To provide structure to the brownies without the gluten and carbs from traditional wheat flour.
- Coconut Sugar: To give the brownies a natural sweetness.
- Pasture-Rasied Eggs: To help bind the brownie batter together.
- NativePath Chocolate Collagen: To add another layer of chocolate flavor and 20 grams of joint-protecting collagen protein.
- Cocoa Powder: To provide the base chocolate flavor of the brownies.
- Hu Dark Chocolate Gems: To make the brownies decadent and fudgy without the added sugar.
- Organic Coffee: To help bring out the deep rich flavor of the chocolate.
- Vanilla Extract: To add delicious vanilla flavor and boost the chocolatey flavor.
- Coconut Oil: To add moisture to the brownies as well as healthy fats.
Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, it’s essential for the health of your bones, joints, skin, hair, nails, digestion, and more.
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Fudgy Collagen Brownies
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
238
Servings
18
Ingredients
- 2 scoops NativePath Chocolate Collagen
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons prepared organic coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups Hu Dark Chocolate Gems
- 10 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add eggs and coconut sugar.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar on high until light a fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in almond flour, coconut flour, NativePath Chocolate Collagen, cocoa powder, coffee, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until combined.
- In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup Hu Dark Chocolate Gems and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well between each round, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is completely smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate to the rest of the batter and stir well to combine.
- Fold in the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the counter or a wire rack.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Lover? Meet Your New Favorite Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, it’s essential for the health of your bones, joints, skin, hair, nails, digestion, and more.
Medical Disclaimer
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