Description
Indulge in these delicious High-Protein Brownies that are rich in chocolate flavor and pack a protein punch, making them a guilt-free treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra richness, add 2 tablespoons nut butter to the wet ingredients.
- Use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free yogurt/milk for a vegan option.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
