Lentil Protein Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 (15 ounce) can green lentils, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons water, or as needed
3 eggs
7 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
3 tablespoons margarine (such as Smart Balance(R))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 scoops vanilla protein powder

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom and sides of an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Place lentils and water in a blender; puree into a smooth paste.
Transfer lentil paste to a large bowl. Mix in eggs, sugar, margarine, and vanilla extract. Stir in cocoa powder and protein powder until batter is thick and well-combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.