Mint Chocolate Protein Brownies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 TBSP non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup natural almond butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp mint extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 1/2 TBSP monk fruit sweetener
• 1/4 cup Pure & Delicious Dutch Chocolate protein powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• pinch salt
• 1/3 cup Ghirardelli 60% dark chocolate chips
• 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
• 3-4 TBSP powdered monk fruit sweetener
• 1/4 tsp mint extract
• optional 1-2 TBSP unsweetened almond milk to thin out the frosting to the desired consistency.

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.

2. 2

   Spray an 8x8 pan and pour batter into baking dish

3. 3

   Bake at 350 for 25-30 min.

4. 4

   While the brownies are cooling blend frosting ingredients with a hand-held mixer.

5. 5

   Frost brownies, cut into 9 squares, and enjoy!