Description
These fudgy chocolate protein brownies strike a balance between dessert and fuel, with a rich, chocolatey flavor and a tender, gooey center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup sweetener (like honey or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, stir the nut butter, sweetener, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until combined and glossy. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes. They are done when edges look set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20–30 minutes.
- Cut into 9 squares and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with Greek yogurt or milk for contrast. Great with coffee or a protein shake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg