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    Protein Brownies | No Bake Dessert Recipe

    by Joe Duff 3 Comments

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    These protein brownies have a rich and decadent flavor with a soft and chewy texture. You'd never be able to guess that this is a healthy brownie recipe! Best of all, it takes only a couple of ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare these no bake brownies.

    A protein brownie with a bite out of the front of it. Behind it is a stack of three protein brownies.
    Table of Contents
    • The Best Protein Brownies
      • Ingredients
      • How to Make Protein Brownies
        • Step 1: Making The Brownies
        • Step 2: Make the Topping
        • Step 3: Chilling the Brownies
      • How To Store No Bake Brownies
      • Wrapping It Up

     

    The Best Protein Brownies

    If you've been looking for protein desserts or something indulgent but want to keep it healthy, this protein brownie recipe is everything you need.

    These protein brownies combine a decadent dessert with a high protein snack for a match made in heaven. Each protein brownie is super rich, has a wonderfully soft texture, and is covered with a smooth chocolate coating. 

    And they are high in protein, gluten free, egg free, grain free, and have no sugar added! But these healthy brownies are still perfectly sweet and crazy delicious, leaving you satisfied every time. 

    Honestly, I have been obsessed with making these protein brownies for a post workout snack and late night dessert. They're just so tasty and super easy to make in only 10 minutes! And these are no bake brownies, so you'll just have to wait about an hour for the brownies to set before digging in.

    By the way, if you like healthy no bake desserts, you have to give this low carb fudge a try next.

    Ingredients

    So, you'll only need 4 ingredients to make the protein brownies then 2 more to complete them. And if you have some chocolate protein powder, there's a good chance that you have everything else you need on hand.

    Check out the ingredients for these protein brownies:

    • ¾ cup peanut butter
    • ½ cup chocolate protein powder
    • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup (can use sugar free maple syrup)

    And for the finishing touch:

    • ½ cup chocolate chips (can use sugar free chocolate chips) 
    • 1 tsp coconut oil

    You can use any chocolate-flavored protein powder that you want, and this protein dessert will turn out incredible. 

    Now, to keep these healthy brownies low in sugar, I suggest using natural peanut butter with no sugar added, sugar free maple syrup, and sugar free chocolate chips. 

    Oh, and you can use some of these ingredients to make this sugar free peanut butter pie, so you might want to check that recipe out next!  

    A bowl of protein powder, a bowl of chocolate chips, a small bowl of maple syrup, a bowl of peanut butter, and a small bowl of cocoa powder all on a white counter.

    How to Make Protein Brownies

    One of the best parts about this recipe compared to other healthy brownie recipes is that it's beyond easy to make. And as I've mentioned a couple of times, they're no bake brownies. So all you have to do is a little mixing - that's it! 

    Now let's not waste any more time and get into the recipe.

    A hand holding a spoon mixing together protein brownie ingredients. Next to it is a small bowl of chocolate chips all on a white counter.

    Step 1: Making The Brownies

    Before we begin, line a small loaf pan or casserole dish with parchment paper and set it aside while you make the brownies. 

    So, as I mentioned, making healthy protein brownies is super easy. First, add the peanut butter, protein powder, cocoa powder, and maple syrup to a large bowl.

    Then mix everything together until all of the ingredients combine, and you have a kind of crumbly and sticky consistency. Once you do, form it into a ball with your hands and then press it into the prepared loaf pan.

    A bowl of protein brownie batter and a bowl of melted chocolate next to it on a white counter.

    Step 2: Make the Topping

    For the topping, put the chocolate chips and coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 1 minute. Then take it out and give it a stir, and microwave for another minute until the chocolate has completely melted. 

    Next, stir to make sure it's smooth, and then pour the melted chocolate on top of the brownies. And if you want, you can top it off with more chocolate chips.

    A hand holding a casserole dish that is filled with protein brownies with a chocolate glaze on top.

    Step 3: Chilling the Brownies

    Now all that's left to do is let it chill and set, no baking in this brownie recipe! 

    So put the protein brownies in the fridge for an hour or so until the chocolate has completely hardened. 

    Once they're ready, flip upside down, cut into 9 squares, and enjoy! 

    How To Store No Bake Brownies

    These protein brownies will be hard to keep around for long, but while you have some left, you'll want to keep them in the fridge in an airtight container or resealable bag.

    They'll last stored this way for about 5-7 days! And as soon as you run out, you can whip up another batch in just a couple of minutes. At least that's what I've been doing.

    A stack of three protein brownies on a white plate.

    Wrapping It Up

    That is how to make healthy brownies that are high protein, gluten free, grain free, egg free, and low in sugar! 

    These protein brownies are rich, kind of fudgy, and have such a satisfying texture. They're easily one of the best protein desserts you can make and are a great way to add more protein to your diet. 

    So next time you have a craving for brownies or something rich and chocolatey and want to keep it healthy, you know what to make!

    I hope you like these protein brownies as much as I do. If you make them, leave a comment below and let me know what you think! And for more recipes, check out our Youtube channel. 

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    Protein Brownies | No Bake Dessert Recipe

    A stack of four protein brownies on a white plate. The top brownies has a bite out of the front of it.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 3 reviews

    These protein brownies have a rich and decadent flavor with a soft and chewy texture. You'd never be able to guess that this is a healthy brownie recipe! Best of all, it takes only a couple of ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare these no bake brownies.

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 9 brownies 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: High Protein

    Ingredients

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    ¾ cup (180g) peanut butter

    ½ cup (60g) chocolate protein powder

    2 tbsp cocoa powder

    2 tbsp maple syrup (or sugar free maple syrup)

    ½ cup (80g) chocolate chips (or sugar free chocolate chips)

    1 tsp coconut oil

    Instructions

    1. Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
    2. Add the peanut butter, protein powder, cocoa powder and maple syrup to a bowl. Mix until everything combines.
    3. Form the mixture into a ball and transfer it to the mold. Form it to the mold with your hands or a rubber spatula.
    4. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute. Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the brownies. Top with more chocolate chips if you want.
    5. Refrigerate for an hour or until the chocolate hardens. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 brownie
    • Calories: 187
    • Fat: 13
    • Carbohydrates: 9
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 12

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    1. Carol

      March 04, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      Yummylicious!!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Farrah

      March 04, 2022 at 10:53 pm

      Saw this on your Instagram and made it immediately. Turned out absolutely terrific.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Jack

      March 08, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      I ate all of them at once. Is that bad?

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