on Nov 30, 2024 If you’re looking to increase your protein intake without sacrificing treats, then this recipe is for 🫵! Whether you’re after a mid-day snack made with quality ingredients or need a pre/post-workout treat to help you get those gains 💪, these Protein Brownies are going to become your new obsession. In just 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes, you can whip up fudgy, decadent chocolate brownies that will have everyone requesting the recipe – even the gym bros!
Why You’ll Love Protein Brownies
These Protein Brownies are the perfect treat—healthy, free of added sugar, yet rich and satisfying. Keep in mind that these brownies are not as sweet as regular brownies, so don’t expect the same sugar rush you’re used to 🫨. The sweetness comes solely from the bananas 🍌, which makes these brownies a guilt-free delicious option, far from those overly “healthy” treats you dodge at a potluck. More importantly, the added protein is undetectable, so you don’t have to worry about a gritty or grainy texture. Trust me, unlike your ex, these Protein Brownies will have you weak in the knees for all the right reasons 😜.
How to Prepare
🌡️ Preheat oven to 350F (175C). 🍌 Add the peeled, ripe bananas to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork. 🥜 Add in the nut (or seed) butter and stir. 🍫 Then add in the unsweetened cacao and protein powder and stir together. 🤎 Pour batter into a parchment paper-lined 8×8 baking dish. (Optionally, top with chocolate chips before baking). 😋 Bake for 15-20 minutes, cool, slice and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Protein Brownies
Nutritional Highlights
These Protein Brownies seriously feel like an ooey, gooey indulgent brownie, but they’re sooooo not. Each brownie has 7 grams of protein thanks to the protein powder and nut butter, PLUS, there’s absolutely no refined sugar: just super ripe and sweet bananas and optionally maple syrup if you need a little more. These are also only 137 calories per square (which are pretty generously-sized IMO!), and are gluten- and dairy-free. This is the perfect little bite when you need a pick-me-up in the afternoon but do not want to lose sight of your goals for the day. Satisfying, guilt-free, and really delicious!
Best Served With
Serve by Protein Brownies for dessert with a scoop of vanilla 🍨 ice cream or my delicious Cottage Cheese Ice Cream. A dollop of whipped cream. Some fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, or 🫐 blueberries. A glass of 🥛 milk.
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