Protein Chocolate Brownie

An all the MILDLY decadent tasting, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate flavour with the perfect amount of dense and fudgy, yet crumbly texture, but an impressive 7g of protein per serve for the healthy winning! Great as a post exercise treat, healthy dessert, or even breakfast (and we won’t judge!) but this recipe for a protein brownie shows that healthy does not have to be bland.

More Protein Desserts ideas

• Vanilla Protein Cheesecake
• Peanut Butter Protein Balls
• Protein Tiramisu Cups

Why These Protein Brownies Will Be Your New Obsession

One-Bowl Recipe : So no fussing around or dirty bowls! So, without further ado….mix, bake and enjoy these amazing high protein chocolate brownies in 40 50 minutes.

No added sugar Havenly Brownie Every serving has only 8g of natural sugar (compared to 20+ grams in other brownies), so indulging your sweet tooth SRSLY is better than ever.

Flour Free & Gluten Free: These chocolate protein brownies are made with almond butter & not flour, so naturally gluten-free and grain-free, Suitable for most of diet protocols.

Blood Sugar Friendly: With the high protein content, this recipe will help prevent the usual sugar high and crash effect with sweets! These really are some of the greatest high protein low calorie desserts you can make.

Worthy of Breakfast: If you want to have brownies for breakfast, you can! Crumble one over Greek yogurt with berries for a protein-rich morning treat that will have you leaping out of bed.

Ingredients to Make A Relaxed Pan of Protein Brownies

The beauty of this protein powder brownie recipe is its simplicity. You likely have the majority of these ingredients in your kitchen at this precise moment:

Wet Ingredients:

1 cup creamy natural almond butter (no added oils)

2 large eggs

½ cup pure maple syrup

¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

½ c met chocolate protein (plant protein preferable)

coconut milk ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon sea salt (omit if almond butter is salted)

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ cup chocolate chips, plus for topping

fudgy protein brownies recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 25-30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 16 brownies

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

Combine the Wet Ingredients : In a large bowl combine almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla together and whisk until smooth and combined.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add protein powder, cocoa powder, sea salt, and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. If batter seems too thick, add a splash more almond milk.

Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in chocolate chips (keeping some to spread over top.)

Bake Until Tender: Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

Cool Completely Let the brownies cool completely before cutting (believe us, they taste better, and won’t crumble). Cut into 16 squares and devour!

Tips from the Pros for Perfect Protein Brownies Every Single Time

Select a Protein Powder: Plant-based protein powders are best suited for this recipe. Chocolate is best, but vanilla is also fine with an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder. Brands like Nuzest and Truvani are great options.

Opt for Drippy Almond Butter: You need that good natural and creamy almond butter with few ingredients. Skip anything with added oils or sugars, since they can alter the texture.

Don’t Overcook: These protein brownies will cook some more after you take them out of the oven. Pull them when the middle is still set to keep that fudgy texture.

Adjust Liquid: Protein powders and almond butters have different consistencies. If your batter is still dry, add the tablespoon more of almond milk to get it where you want it to be.

Protein Brownie Recipe Smart Swaps

Nut Butter Alternatives:

Replace almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter; or for nut-free, tahini or sunflower seed butter.

Sweetener Options:

Substitute maple syrup for honey, agave or sugar free maple syrup for a lower carb brownie.

Vegan-Friendly Version:

Replace the eggs with 2x flax eggs and these chocolate protein brownies are completely vegan.

Other Protein Powders:

Although this recipe is created with plant-based protein, you can use whey protein with adaptions. Begin with ⅓ cup of maple syrup and just 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk, since whey protein doesn’t soak up as much liquid.

Fun Healthy Ways to Serve Your High Protein Chocolate Brownies

For Breakfast:

Crumble over Greek yogurt, fresh berries and a drizzle of almond butter for a protein-packed breakfast that actually feels indulgent.

Warm with Ice Cream:

Warm brownie in microwave for about 15 seconds and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade banana ice cream.

Frosted:

For special occasions, I occasionally top these with healthy chocolate frosting or cream cheese frosting.

Drizzled with Nut Butter:

A warm brownie with almond or peanut butter drizzled over top is divine.

Caramel Sauce:

Go ahead and make caramel date sauce for an indulgent treat that is still healthy.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

At room temperature: Keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Refrigerator: Store fresh in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze, unfrosted: Freeze the brownies, unfrosted, in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Great for on the go snacking!

Pro Tip: These are the sort of brownies that taste even better after they’ve cooled off and melded, and even better the next day.

Nutritional Benefits of These Protein Brownies

These brownies have nutritional value!

Nutrition Per Brownie:

Protein: 7 grams

Calories: 140-150

Sugar: 8 grams (naturally occurring)

Fiber: 3 grams

Contrast this to regular brownies that have 200+ calories, 20+ grams of sugar and low protein. These high protein low fat desserts definitely fulfill both in nutrition and satiety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make brownies with chocolate protein powder?

Absolutely! Look for chocolate protein powder that product the best coffee House and it activates everyone their rich taste of the chocolate while getting the benefits of the protein. Plant-based protein powders are especially good here, yielding a fantastic fudginess.

What are protein brownies made of?

Although this recipe calls for a few more ingredients for flavor and texture, the main four are: almond butter (the flour), eggs (the binder), maple syrup (the sweet) and protein powder. These ingredients are what makes for the delicious brownie protein goodness.

Are protein brownies healthy?

Yes! These little protein brownies are SO much better for you than regular brownies. They are naturally sweetened, oil-free, flourless AND they are protein packed. The 7 grams of protein per brownie works to balance your blood sugar, so you don’t feel hangry 30 minutes later like you would with regular brownies.

Can you substitute protein powder for flour in brownies?

You can’t just swap protein powder for flour in traditional recipes without making adjustments. This recipe is developed specifically for protein powder as a core ingredient, with almond butter for structure and a bit of healthy fats to keep everything moistened and held together.

What does protein powder do in baking?

Baked goods made with protein powder can come out denser and have a tendency to soak up more liquid than those made with plain old flour. This recipe offsets the protein powder with ample moisture from almond butter, eggs and milk to produce brownies that are fudgy without being chalky from too much protein powder.