Description
If you love chocolate but want something that fuels your day, these mini protein brownies are the best of both worlds. They’re soft, fudgy, and chocolate-rich, yet loaded with protein to keep you satisfied. They come together quickly, making them perfect for grab-and-go treats, a post-workout bite, or a sweet option that doesn’t wreck your goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour as an alternative)
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or regular)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- A small pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional but delicious)
Instructions
- Heat Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tray or place liners in the cups.
- Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, yogurt, almond milk, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the Dry Mix
- Sprinkle in the protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until everything comes together into a thick brownie batter.
- Optional Add-Ins
- If you want extra chocolate goodness, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Fill the Pan
- Spoon the batter evenly into 8–10 mini muffin wells.
- Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool
- Let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Slightly underbake for extra fudgy brownie bites.
- Don’t stir the batter too much — mixing just until combined keeps the texture soft.
- For a vegan version: replace the egg with a flax egg and choose a dairy-free yogurt and plant-based protein powder.
- For a fun “protein cosmic brownie,” top with icing and sprinkles after baking.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to enjoy again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg