Hemp, Cacao and Macadamia Brownie

A nourishing, whole food brownie made with hemp protein powder and flour for plant-based protein, essential fatty acids and minerals. Rich cacao provides antioxidants and magnesium, whilst naturally sweetened with raw honey. Easily adapted for dairy-free needs, this brownie is perfect for lunchboxes or stored in the freezer for a grounding treat with a cup of tea.

Ingredients:

·      1 cup (250g) butter

·      ½ cup (180g) raw honey 

·      2 tsp vanilla extract 

·      ¾ cup (100g) cacao powder

·      2 tbsp hemp protein powder 

·      ½ cup hemp flour

·      ½ tsp sea salt

·      4 organic eggs (room temperature) 

·      ½ cup macadamias (raw or roasted)

Method:

1)  Preheat oven to 160 degrees (fan forced)

2)  Combine the butter, honey and vanilla in a small pot

3)  Heat over gentle heat till melted

4)  Remove from heat and whisk through cacao powder

5)  Add the eggs and whisk until combined

6)  Add hemp flour and protein + sea salt, fold through

7)   Then fold through macadamias

8)  Pour mixture into desired brownie tin (roughly 18 x 20cm)

9)   Bake for 20-25mins, check after 20mins as brownie should be soft in the centre.

10) Remove from oven and allow to cool

11)  I drizzled melted dark chocolate, hemp seeds and cacao nibs over top but is also yummy on its own