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Protein Brownies Recipe
Wholesome Protein Brownies that are loaded with chocolate, made with coconut sugar, almond flour, and protein powder.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2/3 Cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup whey protein chocolate flavor
- 1 Cup Dark sugar-free Chocolate chips plus optional 1/4 cup for topping
- ⅓ Cup coconut oil
- 2/3 Cup coconut sugar or truvia
- 2 eggs
- 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.
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Notes
- you may use plant-based protein powder.
- allow the brownies to cool before cutting
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
19mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
48IU
(1%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% 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.