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High Protein Brownies

High Protein Brownies

Fudgy, chocolatey brownies made with Greek yogurt and protein powder for a healthier, protein-packed dessert or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Dessert / Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted (or melted butter)
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips, divided

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until no clumps remain.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Scatter the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 22–25 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting out and slicing into 12 squares.

Notes

  • To make these without protein powder, replace it with extra almond flour plus 1 additional tablespoon of cocoa powder.
  • Store at room temperature up to 2 days, refrigerated up to 5 days, or frozen up to 3 months.
  • Nutrition values are estimates calculated using a standard nutrition calculator and will vary based on exact brands and substitutions used.
 
 

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient
Amount (per brownie)
Calories
140 kcal
Protein
9 g
Carbohydrates
13 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
8 g
Fat
7 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Cholesterol
45 mg
Sodium
90 mg
 
 
Slightly underbake and let the brownies finish setting as they cool — this is the single biggest factor in getting a fudgy, not dry, center with a protein-based batter.