Protein Brownies Recipe
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4.7
Protein Brownies Recipe
Description
The Protein Brownies Recipe uses almond flour and chocolate-flavored whey protein to provide a gluten-free and protein-enriched base. Dark sugar-free chocolate chips melted with coconut oil form a rich chocolate mixture combined with coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract before folding in the dry ingredients. The batter is poured into a prepared 8x8 inch pan and topped with extra chocolate chips. The brownies bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, resulting in a moist and dense brownie texture with bits of melty chocolate on top.
These brownies serve well as a snack or dessert providing a chocolate-rich option with added protein content. The use of sugar substitutes allows for reduced sugar intake, and the texture comes from almond flour, which keeps it tender. They can be sliced into squares for serving at any time.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices and prevent crumbling. Plant-based protein powder is a possible substitute if preferred. The recipe recommends lining the pan with foil and using cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2/3 Cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup whey protein chocolate flavor
- 1 Cup dark chocolate chips plus optional 1/4 cup for topping, sugar-free
- ⅓ Cup coconut oil
- 2/3 Cup coconut sugar or truvia
- 2 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8”x8” square pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the 2/3 Cup Almond Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, and 1/3 cup Whey Protein.
- Place 1 Cup Dark sugar-free Chocolate chips and the ⅓ Cup Coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for 30-second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.
- Add the 2/3 Cup Coconut sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
- Add the 2 Eggs and ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute plant-based protein powder if preferred.
- Allow brownies to cool fully before cutting to maintain shape and prevent crumbling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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