Healthy Protein Brownies Recipe – Healthy and delicious recipes

This Healthy Protein Brownies Recipe is so easy to make, moist, gooey, grain-free, and loaded with chocolate. I made it with almond flour, coconut sugar, and chocolate-flavored whey protein powder.

You may also like my flourless sweet potato brownies.

My kids love brownies and I wanted to make some without refined flour or sugar and also add in some protein powder. These were fun and easy to make and are very flavorful. Rich in chocolate flavor, fluffy, and moist.

Recipe Highlight

Easy and Simple: making these brownies is easy with simple pantry staple ingredients.
Tasty and wholesome: these are so good and will keep you full and satisfied.
Perfect for all: Great for all ages, adults and kids.

Ingredients you will need

Almond Flour: I used blanched almond flour. If you prefer using oat flour you can.
Protein powder: any type of protein powder will work. If you prefer plant-based protein you can.
Dark sugar-free Chocolate chips: I sometimes use semi-sweet chocolate chips but any type you have on hand will work.
Coconut Oil: other oils will work like canola oil or olive oil
Eggs: I use 2 large eggs
Vanilla Extract: for added flavor
Baking Powder and cooking spray

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How to make it

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8”x8” square pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the almond flour, baking powder, and protein powder.

almond flour, protein powder, and baking powder in a clear bowl.

Melt the chocolate: Place 1 cup of the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for 30-second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.

coconut sugar added over the melted chocolate in a bowl.

Add the coconut sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla to the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.

two eggs added over chocolate and sugar mixture.

thick chocolate and egg mixture in a bowl.

Mix flour with chocolate mixture: Fold the almond flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly incorporated.

protein powder added over chocolate mix.

hand mixing protein powder with chocolate mix in a bowl.

Add batter to pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips over the top.
Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool, then cut into squares and serve.

hand adding chocolate chips over brownie batter in a pan.

Storing Recommendations

Storing: You can store leftover brownies in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Freezing: Want to freeze them? Place them in a freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Vanilla Protein Powder?

Yes. If you do not have any chocolate-flavored protein powder you can use vanilla and add about a tablespoon of cocoa powder.

Can I add more protein powder?

Sure. You can add up to 1/2 cup of protein powder for a bit more protein but I recommend you add an additional egg.

How do I store my protein brownies?

Protein brownies can be kept on the kitchen counter covered for a day and then I recommend you store them in the fridge in a sealed container for up to one week.

brownie squares on a flat surface with one brownie stacked on another.

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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 almond flour, baking powder, and protein powder.
Place 1 cup of the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for 30-second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.
Add the coconut sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla to the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.
Fold the almond flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips over the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool, then cut into squares and serve.

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

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 48IUCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg