Description
Indulgent yet nutritious brownies made with protein powder, offering a delicious fudgy texture and high protein content.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 3/4 cup oat flour + 1/4 cup almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/2–3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder (whey, pea, or plant-based)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs)
- 1/2 cup honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts, toasted (optional)
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- Zest of orange or pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sweetener, melted oil or butter, vanilla, and yogurt until smooth.
- Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined. If the batter seems thick, add a tablespoon of milk or water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or espresso powder if using.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes; check at 16 minutes for a fudgier center. The brownies are done when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting to ensure cleaner slices.
- For an intensified fudgy texture, rest the brownies for an hour before cutting.
Notes
Experiment with flavors by adding orange zest, almond butter, or a sprinkle of sea salt. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Brownies, Protein, Dessert, Healthy Treat, Fudgy