Description
High-protein versions of many of our favorite treats are often tried but not always succeeded. These protein brownies, however, work beautifully and taste like a brownie should.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.5 ounces 70% to 85% dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened at room temperature
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar (or sugar-free granulated erythritol)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 scoops (1/2 cup) protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 8×8 baking pan with coconut spray, and set aside.
- In a medium heat-proof bowl, add in chocolate and coconut oil. Place in the microwave, and heat for 30 seconds at a time, mixing with spatula until melted and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, add eggs and coconut sugar. Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, mix on high for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is pale, fluffy and tripled in volume.
- Add in the melted chocolate, and whisk until smooth and combined.
- Add in almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder and sea salt. Fold the ingredients using a spatula until no clumps remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the middle and it comes out clean.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, and then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 40 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (38g)
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 11.8g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 11.6g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15.9g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Protein: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 39mg