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Christmas Tree Brownies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Assembly Time 15 minutes
Servings 9

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
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  • In another bowl, mix the applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  • Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until thoroughly combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To create tree-shaped brownies, cut the cooled brownies down the middle and then cut out triangle shapes.
  • Place a candy cane stem at the bottom center of each brownie triangle to form a "tree."
  • Decorate the brownie trees with the prepared frosting and add sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

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!
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