Description

These Protein Brownies are a delicious and healthier twist on classic brownies, packed with chocolate protein powder and almond flour for added nutrition. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and moistened with Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce, they provide a perfect fudgy texture without refined sugars. A great snack or dessert option that combines indulgence with protein power.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

½ cup chocolate protein powder
½ cup almond flour or oat flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

¼ cup honey or maple syrup
⅓ cup Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional

¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate protein powder, almond or oat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt or applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips if you choose to include them for extra chocolate flavor.
Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly using a spatula.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs for fudginess.
Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares for serving.

Notes

Use almond flour for a nuttier taste or oat flour for a milder flavor.
You can substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened applesauce to make these dairy-free.
Dark chocolate chips are optional but recommended for enhanced chocolaty goodness.
Make sure not to overbake to keep brownies moist and fudgy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.