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Protein Maple Pecan Blondies Recipe

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Chewy, golden blondies with a nutty crunch and cozy maple flavor, made with browned butter, chopped pecans, and snickerdoodle protein powder. These gluten free, sugar free, and low carb treats are soft in the middle, slightly crisp at the edges, and secretly packed with protein, perfect for a healthy fall-inspired dessert.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, melted and browned
  • 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup (allulose-based)
  • 1 egg, room temperature

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sweetener (allulose-based)
  • ½ cup protein powder (1 serving or scoop, Snickerdoodle Keto Chow recommended)

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure it’s ready when your batter is prepared.
  2. Brown Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt and brown the butter, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-10 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning. Set the browned butter aside to cool slightly.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir together the browned butter, brown sweetener, and sugar-free maple syrup until the sweetener dissolves completely. Then whisk in the room temperature egg until well combined.
  4. Add Protein Powder: Mix the snickerdoodle protein powder into the wet ingredients thoroughly, ensuring an even batter.
  5. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold the chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly.
  6. Prepare Baking Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, then transfer the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake: Bake the blondies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan before slicing into 12 squares. Enjoy a chewy, protein-packed treat with perfect fall flavors.

Notes

  • Protein Powder: You can substitute the protein powder with your preferred brand or almond flour, but note that nutrition information will vary accordingly. Keto Chow is recommended for flavor and nutrition.
  • Sweeteners: Choose sweeteners that fit your dietary needs. This recipe uses allulose-based sweeteners and sugar-free maple syrup, ideal for low-carb lifestyles.
  • Egg Temperature: Use a room temperature egg for best mixing and texture, especially important for keto and gluten-free baking.
  • Serving Size: The recipe makes relatively small squares, so you can eat more than one for extra protein intake without much added carbs or calories.
  • Nutrition Accuracy: Some ingredients like allulose are included in the carb count but do not impact blood sugar. Use carb-counting tools like Cronometer for precise nutrition based on your ingredient brands.

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