Description
These Peanut Butter Protein Brownies are a delicious and nutritious treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while also providing a good dose of protein. Made with wholesome ingredients, these brownies are gluten-free and can be easily customized to suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup almond milk
Optional:
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or by greasing it lightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, applesauce, honey/maple syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, and almond milk. Stir until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Optional: Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan, spread evenly, and bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- You can use almond butter or cashew butter as a substitute for peanut butter.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based protein powder and non-dairy chocolate chips.
- For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake and chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
