Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Peanut Butter Protein Brownies. Packed with protein and rich peanut butter flavor, these brownies are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan or small square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and milk, stirring until fully combined.
- Optional: Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, underbake slightly and refrigerate before serving.
- Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
