![]() I love that one of these brownies completely satisfies my chocolate peppermint cravings.Īt least until the next day. I crave chocolate and peppermint almost constantly during Christmastime, so I indulge in my share of peppermint bark, peppermint hot chocolate and especially these Peppermint Brownies! I’ve never been a big fan of candy canes, but when they’re paired with chocolate it’s a completely different story. I’ve updated the photos and text to include more information and step by step photos, and I’ve simplified the recipe. One scoop of protein powder is about 1/4 cup of flour.**This recipe was originally published in December 2015. So, just replace with the same amount of flour. If you don’t want to add protein, you still need to maintain a similar wet/dry ratio of ingredients. Just cut the brownies, wrap individually in aluminum foil, and store in an air tight freezer safe Ziploc bag. The frosting can get a little messy, so if possible, freeze the brownies and add the frosting + chips later on. Or you can use your favorite peppermint bark brand/recipe! Can I freeze these brownies? They sell Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips at most grocery stores during the holidays, but if you can’t find them, no worries! You can use a combination of broken up Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Squares and a crushed candy cane to create a similar texture/flavor. What if I can’t find Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips? All-purpose flour and 1:1 gluten-free flour will work great. They’re creamy like a white chocolate morsel with peppermint flavor! See the FAQ below if you need to substitute.ĭo I need to use oat flour in this recipe? These chips aren’t just like broken up candy canes. Peppermint baking chips – To sprinkle on top! I used Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips.Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk.Pancake syrup – I used sugar-free, but pure maple syrup works, too.Nut butter – Drippy is best! I like using cashew because you don’t taste the nut as much in the frosting!.Protein powder – I used PEScience Vanilla.Cocoa powder – I used normal cocoa powder.Chocolate chips – I used semi-sweet (my favorite kind of chocolate) to mix in!.Light butter – I used I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spreadable butter.Baking powder & baking soda – To help our brownies rise in the oven.Sweetener – I used Swerve Granular Sweetener.Cocoa powder – You can use normal, dark, or black cocoa! I used normal cocoa powder.Oat flour – White all-purpose and Bob’s 1:1 gluten free flour also work here.For all PEScience products, you can use code Laurenfitfoodie to save 10%. A whey + casein blend or a plant based blend would likely bring about the best texture. Protein powder – I used PEScience Peppermint Bark, but a vanilla flavor works great, too! Not all protein powders bake the same, so keep that in mind when choosing one for this recipe.But I bet they won’t even care because they’re so DANG GOOD) Bring these amazing brownies to a holiday party or make them with your family and you can be sure they’ll be eaten right up! But no one will ever know! (Unless you tell them. I can’t go without mentioning that these peppermint brownies are also lightened up and healthier than your traditional brownie. They’re also filled with delicious and refreshing peppermint flavor thanks to some peppermint extract in the batter and peppermint baking chips on top! What an indulgent dessert to help ring in the holiday season! □ I don’t know why I haven’t thought to add frosting to brownies before, but now I am HOOKED! But there’s more. These brownies are so incredibly chocolatey and are lathered in the richest chocolate frosting. If you are a chocoholic, you’re going to FLIP over these Healthy Peppermint Brownies with Chocolate Frosting! These Healthy Peppermint Brownies with Chocolate Frosting are the perfect dessert for any occasion ALL December long! So rich and fudgy with the perfect pop of sweet peppermint! They’ll be eaten right up!!!!
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