Healthy Protein Brownie Recipe
The Best Healthy Protein Brownie Recipe is here! Rich chocolate flavor, fudgy texture, and made all in one bowl for easy cleanup. A nutritious dessert for breakfast that’s made with almond flour, white beans and natural sweeteners for a healthy protein packed, fiber full, and dairy free treat.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 can white beans
- ½ cup chocolate plant-based protein powder
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup almond milk*
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp coconut oil*
- 3 tbsp chocolate chips, dairy-free* melted (plus 1-2 tbsp more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, grease and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Using a food processor, add the egg, monk fruit sugar, and maple syrup. Blend together until well incorporated
- Next, add all of the wet ingredients into the food processor and mix.
- In a small microwave bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in microwave. 30 seconds should work, but another 30 seconds might be needed if the chocolate chips aren't melted completely.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients, plus the melted chocolate into the food processor and mix until just incorporated. Try not to mix for too long.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish, sprinkle top with chocolate chips, then bake for 20-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool, then enjoy!
Notes
* Any dairy free milk will work just fine for this recipe.
* Use refined coconut oil, as this will keep the brownies from having a coconut flavor
* Can use any preferred chocolate chips for both melting and topping the recipe.