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Protein Brownies Recipe

Wholesome Protein Brownies that are loaded with chocolate, made with coconut sugar, almond flour, and protein powder.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 12 squares
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 2/3 Cup Almond Flour
  • 1/3 cup Whey Protein chocolate flavor
  • 1 Cup Dark sugar-free Chocolate chips plus optional 1/4 cup for topping
  • ⅓ Cup Coconut oil
  • 2/3 Cup Coconut sugar or truvia
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8”x8” square pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the 2/3 Cup Almond Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, and 1/3 cup Whey Protein.
    dry ingredients mixed in a bowl.
  • Place 1 Cup Dark sugar-free Chocolate chips and the ⅓ Cup Coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for 30-second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.
    coconut oil is added over chocolate chips in a bowl.
  • Add the 2/3 Cup Coconut sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
    coconut sugar added over the melted chocolate in a bowl.
  • Add the 2 Eggs and ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.
    two eggs added over chocolate and sugar mixture.
  • Fold the almond flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
    hand mixing protein powder with chocolate mix in a bowl.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips over the top.
    brownie batter added in a pan before baking.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Baked brownies in a pan before cutting.
  • Cool, then cut into squares and serve.
    brownie squares laid on a flat surface.

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Notes

  • you may use plant-based protein powder.
  • allow the brownies to cool before cutting 

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg