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Protein Brownies (amazingly gooey and normal-tasting!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 brownies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 28 minutes
These protein brownies are ultra fudgy and taste just like regular brownies – no funny aftertaste or grittiness! They’re also gluten-free and dairy-free and have a paleo option.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups (125 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour
  • 1/2 cup (57 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup (29 grams) chocolate protein powder see post for recommendations
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (196 grams) refined coconut oil melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) coconut sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs 50 grams each, out of shell eggs, room temperature
  • mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on top, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line an 8"×8" (20cmx20cm) pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, cocoa powder, protein powder and salt. Set aside.
    1 1/4 cups (125 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour, 1/2 cup (57 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1/3 cup (29 grams) chocolate protein powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Once combined, add the eggs one at a time, and stir just until combined.
    3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (196 grams) refined coconut oil, 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 3 large eggs
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir just until almost no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix!
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for 18 minutes. The brownies will puff up a little bit and may crack a little bit around the edges and the top will appear dry and crisp (not at all wet). When you remove it from the oven and tilt the pan, it may appear to move a little but shouldn't look super jiggly. A toothpick inserted into the center will come out wet. A toothpick inserted into the sides will come out with some moist crumbs on it, but not totally raw batter. The brownies will continue to bake as they sit in the pan and will firm up as they cool.
  • Let cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fudgy.
  • Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Notes

  • If dairy-free, make sure to use dairy-free protein powder and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • If paleo, use Paleo Thin Grass-Fed Beef Protein Double Chocolate protein powder and paleo chocolate chips.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 45IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 13
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