Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these protein-packed brownies. Rich in chocolate flavor and fudgy in texture, these brownies are a perfect post-workout snack or a satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix applesauce, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mix, fold in chocolate chips, spread in pan, and bake for 18–20 minutes until just set.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup. Adjust sweetness based on your protein powder.
- These brownies are fudgy and best stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
