Description
Quick and fudgy chocolate protein brownies that satisfy your sweet tooth without wrecking your nutrition goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish or use a microwave-safe mug.
- In a medium bowl, combine chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, maple syrup, almond milk, and egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently mix until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish or mug.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes, or microwave for 60-90 seconds, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer. Avoid overmixing to retain fudginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: protein brownies, chocolate dessert, healthy snacks, easy recipes, high protein