Beet Root Brownnies

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup beetroot (cooked)
• 1/2 cup tinned prunes (pits removed) or soaked prunes
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tsp stevia
• 1/4 cup 85% Cocoa Chocolate (melted)
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tsp natural almond extract
• 1/4 cup natural whey protein (if you want to ensure your brownies are gluten free, check the label on the whey protein)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a brownie tin with greaseproof paper.

Place the beetroot and prunes in a blender and blend until they form a paste

Add the cocoa powder, stevia, melted chocolate, eggs, almond extract, and whey protein to the mixture and blend until smooth.

Pour the mixture into your brownie pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm to the touch..

Beetroot

• Contains nitrates, which enhance blood flow and lower blood pressure.
• High in betalains — antioxidants which reduce risk of oxidative stress-related disorders.
• Boosts stamina and improves running performance.
• High in Beet fiber – a specific type of fiber-containing polysaccharides which may enhance health of the digestive tract and cardiovascular system.
• Also rich in folate, potassium and vitamin C.

Prunes

• Contain neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acid – phytonutrients which  have antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
• Contain propionic acid which can help low cholesterol.
• High in soluble fiber to help normalise blood sugar levels and reduce insulin sensitivity.
• High in insoluble fiber to help maintain a healthy colon and digestive tract .

Whey

• Helps meet protein demands without intake of excess calories from carbohydrates or fat.
• Promotes satiety by helping to maintain blood sugar levels after a meal.
• Contains cysteine and gamma-glutamylcysteine which help the body make its own antioxidants.
• Contains immunoglobulins to support the immune system.

from mindbodygreen.com