Description
Indulge in these Protein Brownies that are not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients to give you an energy boost. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or a protein-rich snack!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, almond butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, spread evenly, and bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake the brownies.
- You can use whey, plant-based, or collagen protein powder based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
