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protein brownie

Protein Chocolate Brownie Recipe

Emma
These fudgy protein brownies are a dream come true—dense, rich, flourless, and naturally sweetened. Packed with 7g of protein per serving, they're perfect as a post-workout snack, healthy dessert, or even breakfast!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

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 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • ½ cup chocolate protein powder preferably plant-based
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt omit if almond butter is salted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Adjust with a splash of almond milk if needed.
  • Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips, saving some for the topping.
  • Bake: Spread batter into the pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake 25–30 mins or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool & Serve: Cool completely before cutting. Slice into 16 pieces and enjoy!

Notes

Use drippy, natural almond butter for best results.
Swap almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for allergy-friendly versions.
Make it vegan with flax eggs.
Whey protein can be used with adjustments (less milk, less sweetener).
Serve warm with ice cream, yogurt, or a drizzle of nut butter.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Protein Chocolate Brownie Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword almond butter brownie, gluten-free dessert, healthy brownies, post-workout snack, protein brownie
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