Fudgey, chocolatey, and guilt-free - these chocolate and berry brownies from My Kids Eat Volume 2 are always a winner in my household. Too good to resist, they’re a perfect healthy after-dinner treat!

Give them a go and let me know what you think!

CHOC-BERRY BROWNIES

Makes 24

INGREDIENTS

• 120g Almond Meal
• 50g Chocolate Protein Powder
• 75g Cacao Powder
• 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
• 100g Coconut Oil
• 250ml Rice Malt Syrup
• 280g Apple Sauce or Puree (Unsweetened)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Egg Whites
• 125g Blueberries (or berries of your choice) 
• Extra berries, to serve (optional)

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm x 30cm slice pan; line the base with baking paper.
2. Combine almond meal, sifted protein powder, cacao and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Heat oil and syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat; stand for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
4. Whisk sauce and vanilla into syrup mixture, then eggs and egg whites, one at a time, whisking after each addition. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; whisk until combined. Fold in berries. Pour into pan.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan.
6. Cut into 24 pieces. Serve scattered with extra berries. 

You can find more easy, healthy and delicious recipes like these in my recipe books!