Description
These Protein Brownies are a delicious and healthier twist on traditional brownies, packed with chocolate protein powder and almond flour for added nutrition. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and enriched with Greek yogurt or applesauce, these brownies are moist, fudgy, and perfect for a post-workout snack or guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup almond flour or oat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- â…“ cup Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure the brownies don’t stick and are easy to remove.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate protein powder, almond or oat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined and aerated.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to form the batter. Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using to add extra chocolatey bursts.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs, indicating a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares for easy serving.
Notes
- Use almond flour for a gluten-free option or oat flour as a substitute.
- Honey and maple syrup are interchangeable; choose based on preference or dietary needs.
- Greek yogurt adds protein and moisture, but applesauce is a great dairy-free alternative.
- Optional dark chocolate chips enhance chocolate flavor but can be omitted for lower sugar.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep brownies fudgy rather than dry.
