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The Best Protein Brownies
The Best Protein Brownies blend almond butter with vegan chocolate protein powder to create a rich, dense treat. These brownies include chocolate chips for added texture, balanced with maple syrup and almond milk to moisten the batter, baked until set but moist in the center.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
165 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter creamy
- 2 large egg
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond milk unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan chocolate protein powder I used Nuzest
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt skip if almond butter is salted, sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk and vanilla extract.
- Add protein powder, cocoa powder, sea salt and baking powder into the mixing bowl and stir until combined. If you notice your batter is on the drier side (which could happen depending on what almond butter or protein powder you use), add a splash more milk!
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until brownies are set in the center and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let brownies cool completely (trust me, they test better cool, plus you won’t burn your mouth). Cut into squares and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- For extended storage, freeze brownies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1brownie
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.