No-Bake Protein Brownies

Yield: ~16 pieces

Ingredients:

• ½ cup plant protein powder

• 1 mashed ripe banana

• ½ cup smooth peanut butter

• ¼ cup cacao powder

• 2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts or almonds

• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

• 1 dash cinnamon

• 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions:

1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well until there are no lumps in the mixture.

3. Using a spatula, press this chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and press down to flatten into pan and create an even layer.

4. Refrigerate for 1-1.5 hours until the brownies set.

5. Cut into small pieces and enjoy!

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