Description
Indulge in these protein-packed brownie delights for a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth and fuels your body.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix applesauce, almond butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Blend Batter: Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water, rested 5 minutes) and use maple syrup.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
