Description

These guilt-free chocolate protein brownies are a delicious, healthier twist on classic brownies, packed with protein and made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, cocoa powder, and Greek yogurt. Perfect as a nutritious dessert or snack that satisfies your chocolate cravings without the guilt.

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

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
2 tablespoons almond milk
1 egg

Optional

1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin to prepare it for baking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until a thick batter forms with no lumps.
Fold In Chips: If using, gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the batter to distribute evenly without overmixing.
Fill Muffin Tin: Evenly divide the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups. This recipe makes about 8 to 10 brownies depending on the size.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
Cool & Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store them for later use.

Notes

Using almond flour keeps the brownies gluten-free, but oat flour is a good substitute for a different texture.
For a sweeter option, you can increase the maple syrup slightly or add more mini chocolate chips.
Make sure not to overbake to keep the brownies moist and fudgy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
These brownies can be easily doubled to make a larger batch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate protein brownies, healthy brownies, guilt-free dessert, low fat brownies, protein-packed dessert, almond flour brownies, easy healthy snacks