Bugs in your brownies are good for you

 

Eventually, there are going to be a lot of people eating insects, and protein derived from black soldier flies.

Not kidding.

Maggots Are an Incredibly Efficient Source of Protein, Which May Make Them the Next Superfood for Humans

But this is about dessert. Brownies, in fact.

Fortifying Brownies With Insect Protein for a More Sustainable Diet

Insect protein contains healthy fats such as omega-3 and omega-6, as well as iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B12 and riboflavin.

"The research, led by doctoral student Marta Ros, flour made from mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) in the form of pasteurized dairy products and brownies, conducting the first tasting in the Mediterranean area to find out how well they are accepted in this cultural and culinary setting. The results were very positive, especially in the case of the brownies, finding that the hydrolysate improved their texture, making them softer and more elastic. This shows that, with the right formulation, products with insect protein can be attractive to consumers and have a place in our cuisine."

I wonder how attractive they would be if they looked like this:

Reference: Ros‐Baró M, Puig MC, Chiva‐Blanch G, et al. Enrichment of pasteurized dairy product and brownie with edible insect (tenebrio molitor) to analyze acceptance using check‐all‐that‐apply methodology. Food Science and Nutrition 2025;13(11):e70925. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.70925