A Recipe for High Protein Vegan Brownies

There used to be a join in vegan circles. How many vegans does it take to change a lightbulb? The answer: I don’t know – but where do you get your protein!

That’s all anyone ever seems to ask people who live on plants. The answer is – like everyone else – from a balanced blend of foods! The only people at serious risk of protein deficiency are people who are literally starving or anorexics (or are self-starving).

The answer is in balance. But as long as you have a regular amount of plant-rich proteins, you should be fine. People in recovery to wellness or athletes may need more.

These vegan protein brownies (Rainbow Nourishments) contain protein-rich peanut butter (choose organic, to avoid palm oil). Keep chocolate and nuts away from pets.

Before cooking, read up on food safety for people and pets (many foods are unsafe near animal friends). Bin allium scraps (onion, leeks, garlic, shallots, chives) and citrus/tomato/rhubarb scraps, as acids could harm compost creatures. It’s okay to put them in food waste bins (made into biogas).

For tinned foods, fully remove lids (put inside) or pop ring-pulls back over holes (and pinch top opening closed) before recycling, to avoid wildlife getting trapped.