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Flourless Bean Brownies

These Homemade Protein Chocolate Squares are Decorated Like Footballs

— September 24, 2015 — Lifestyle
Just in time for the football season are these delicious protein chocolate square brownies created by Amy's Healthy Baking. The brownies are decorate to look like miniature round footballs and the best part is despite the dessert's sweet taste, these brownies are packed with nutritious ingredients and protein.

Rather than calling for flour or chocolate to bind the brownie mixture together, this recipe cleverly uses pureed black beans as the binder and as an added source of protein. Added to the batter is egg whites, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, cashew milk and vanilla. Thanks to the addition of cashew milk these brownies are also conveniently dairy-free. Once baked and cooled, the tiny circle brownies are topped with an icing stitching to replicate the aesthetic of a football.
Trend Themes
1. Protein-based Desserts - Opportunity for the development of more desserts that substitute traditional ingredients with protein sources like beans and whey.
2. Dairy-free Recipes - Opportunity for developing more recipes that substitute traditional dairy with alternative and plant-based milks like cashew milk.
3. Decorative Healthy Food - Opportunity for developing more creative ways of making healthy food look appealing, especially for young children and events like sports games.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Opportunity for food manufacturers to use alternative protein sources to make traditional desserts more nutritious without compromising on taste and texture.
2. Plant-based Milk - Opportunity for plant-based milk manufacturers, like cashew milk companies, to market their products as substitutes for dairy milk to reach dairy intolerant consumers.
3. Event Planning - Opportunity for event planners and coordinators to include more healthy and decorative food options at events, especially sports games or child-focused events.
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