Christmas Tree Brownies
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Kelton Maloy · ★★★★★
Christmas Tree Brownies
PREP 15 min · COOK 30 min · SERVES 9
9 SERV
EASY
15 min
30 min
Ingredients
FOR THE BROWNIES
2 cups almond flour (can substitute with oat flour)
1 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup coconut oil (melted) [reduce to about 3/4 of this amount; make up the difference with unsweetened applesauce or plain Greek yogurt]
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dark chocolate chips
FOR THE FROSTING:
8 oz light cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (green recommended)
FOR ASSEMBLY
Candy canes (using stems only)
Sprinkles
Method
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2
Combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
3
In another bowl, mix the applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
4
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until thoroughly combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
5
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few crumbs sticking.
7
While the brownies cool, prepare a doubled batch of frosting by combining the doubled amounts of light cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and food coloring (green is suggested) in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
8
To create tree-shaped brownies, cut the cooled brownies down the middle and then cut out triangle shapes.
9
Place a candy cane stem at the bottom center of each brownie triangle to form a "tree."
10
Decorate the brownie trees with the prepared frosting and add sprinkles for a festive touch.
Macros
240
Calories
10g
Protein
11g
Fat
26g
Carbs
Per serving · approximate values
Storage
For an easy frosting experience, add into a plastic sandwich bag and cut tip off. Use like a piping bag. Make many colors and make it a decorating party with family and friends!