Fudgy Protein Brownies
Makes 9 brownies.
Servings: 9
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural unsweetened applesauce (222g)
- ⅓ cup almond butter 80g
- 1 cup natural chocolate whey protein powder 104g
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder 11g (or cocoa powder)
- 2 tablespoons date sugar 18g
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt 0.6ml
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
- Line a 7" square (or similarly sized) pan with parchment paper (if not using silicone).
- Mix applesauce and almond butter well.
- Add remaining ingredients, and mix well.
- Pour batter into pan, and bake for 16-18 minutes (just until firm).
- Let cool slightly.
- Cut into 9 brownies, and enjoy!
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders in this recipe. If you'd like to use stevia in place of the date sugar, you'd save yourself a couple of grams of carbs per brownie.
And remember not to over-bake these brownies!
Also, almond butter can be made by processing almonds in a food processor.
And remember not to over-bake these brownies!
Also, almond butter can be made by processing almonds in a food processor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g