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Mint Protein Brownies (Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Fat, Low Calorie + Super Simple)
These rich and chocolaty Mint Protein Brownies are an irresistibly decadent treat. Perfect as a snack and guaranteed to hit the spot!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 16 People
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons coconut oil melted and divided
- 6 tablespoons erythritol sweetener (I used Swerve)
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 egg yolks at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract (optional)
- 5 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate roughly chopped and divided
- 1/4 cup plant-based chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides to use as a handle. This will make getting the brownies out of the pan easier.
- In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat together 5 tablespoons of the coconut oil, reserving the rest for later, along with the erythritol, egg, egg yolks, and mint extract for 1 minute. The mixture should turn a pale yellow.
- Place 4 ounces of the chocolate in a medium, microwave-safe bowl, along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted oil. Cook on half power, using 30-second intervals, and stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
- While beating, pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture until thick and well combined.
- Add the protein powder, baking soda, and salt, and stir until well combined. Then, vigorously whisk in the almond milk until the batter smooths out a little bit.
- Finely chop the remaining 1 ounce of chocolate (think the size of mini chocolate chips or a bit smaller) and stir into the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake until the edges just begin to darken, the center rises a little, and an toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20-21 minutes. Do NOT overbake!
- Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes, and then gently use the parchment paper to lift the brownies onto a wire rack to cool COMPLETELY.
- Once cooled, slice and DEVOUR!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
83mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.