Gluten Free Chocolate Protein Brownies

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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
2 cups oat flour2 scoops protein powder (soy or whey)1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder4 egg whites2 cups sugar substitute (like splenda)3/4 cup fat free ricotta cheese2 teaspoons vanilla1 teaspoon butter flavor3/4 cup water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish.
In small bowl stir together oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, salt and baking soda in a bowl, sifting with a fork to remove lumps and set aside. Whisk egg whites and sugar substitute until fluffy. Then mix in ricotta cheese, vanilla, butter flavor and water. Using a large spoon, add in the dry mixture and water. Alternating each until well incorporated and the mixture forms a smooth batter, 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KGRINER.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 73.7
  • Total Fat: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
  • Sodium: 266.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 6.0 g

Member Reviews
  • OLIVIA-GWAY
    Oats aren't gluten free as they are grown and handled with wheat. This recipe could be potentially harmful to anyone with gluten allergies or intolerance. - 7/22/09