CLEAN EATING

a delicious way to use collagen

This youth-boosting ingredient isn’t just for bone broth—it even makes a great dessert!

Beauty-Boosting Brownies with Vanilla Frosting

Makes 12 Brownies

Recipe adapted with permission from Youtheory (youtheory.com) 12 ripe avocados (about 6 oz. each), peeled, pitted, and chopped ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup coconut sugar 2 large eggs ½ cup raw cacao powder 3 scoops collagen powder ½ cup almond flour ½ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. fine sea salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. instant coffee, optional ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips Crushed freeze-dried raspberries, cacao nibs, toasted coconut, optional Frosting: ½ cup coconut butter 2 Tbs. full-fat coconut milk 2 Tbs. maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Pinch sea salt Add cacao, collagen powder, almond flour,

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2. Transfer batter to baking pan. Bake until just set in middle, 25–30 minutes.

Let cool in pan on a wire rack, then cover and

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 3. To make frosting: In 8-inch square baking pan. In food processor, combine avocados, maple YoutheoryCollagenPowder high-speed blender or food processor, combine frosting syrup, and coconut sugar, and blend until ingredients. Blend until smooth. smooth. Add eggs, and pulse to blend. Taste and add more maple syrup, if needed. refrigerate at least 1 hour. baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla, 4. When brownies are thoroughly chilled, and instant coffee (if using). Blend until spread frosting on top. Sprinkle with a well combined and smooth. Add chocolate topping, if desired, then cut into 12 bars and chips, and swirl in with a spatula. serve. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. PER BROWNIE: 260 cal; 4g prot; 17g total fat (7g sat fat); 26g carb; 30mg chol; 105mg sod; 4g fiber; 16g sugar

Did You Know? Collagen powder can be added to virtually any recipe, as it’s not destroyed by heat.

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