Best Guilt-Free Chocolate Protein Brownies Recipe
These Best Guilt-Free Chocolate Protein Brownies are a delicious, healthy twist on traditional brownies. Packed with chocolate protein powder, almond flour, and a touch of natural sweetness, they offer a satisfying treat that’s low in sugar and high in protein. Perfect as a post-workout snack or an anytime indulgence, these mini brownies bake quickly and can be enjoyed warm or stored for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 mini brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
Optional
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it lightly or lining it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, creating a creamy base for your brownies.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently but thoroughly until a thick and even batter forms.
- Fold In Chips: If desired, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips to add extra bursts of chocolate throughout the brownies.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups. This recipe should yield 8 to 10 mini brownies depending on the size of your muffin tin.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a brownie; it should come out mostly clean, with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy them warm or allow to cool fully before storing for later.
Notes
- Use plant-based protein powder to make this recipe vegan-friendly (replace egg with flax egg and Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt if vegan).
- Almond flour can be substituted with oat flour for different texture and flavor.
- Maple syrup or honey can be adjusted to taste or swapped for a low-calorie sweetener for lower sugar content.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Mini chocolate chips are optional but add a delightful texture and extra chocolate bursts.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to enjoy soft, gooey brownies.
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