Double Chocolate Chunk Protein Brownies

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 16 servings

Gluten Free | Vegan | Dairy Free | Egg Free

These secretly healthy Double Chocolate Chunk Protein Brownies are made without any gluten, dairy or eggs, and are high in protein and low in sugar. Perfect for a post workout snack, breakfast or a healthy on-the-go snack option.

I am overly enthusiastic when it comes to food. Ask anyone, especially my husband. I get overly excited about new foods, products and brands I find. I especially love snacks and desserts. Specifically ones that are both healthy and delicious. I’m a health nut and I love food so when those two things come together, I am over the moon excited. These Protein Brownies are one of those things.

They have the chocolatey fudginess of a decadent brownie but they’re high in protein and low in sugar. My favorite combo. Peanut butter and a plant-based protein powder power these brownies and turn them into the perfect workout brownies.

Oh, and did I mention this is a one-bowl recipe? Yep, all you have to do is mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and pour into your baking pan and bake. That simple and easy. You could even make these before your workout and let them cook and cool down for when you’re done. Yum!

Which protein powders work best in these workout brownies?

Now I’ve tried many plant-based protein powders over the years and they all have a different flavor to them. I personally like the taste of protein powder, as long as it’s chocolate, but some people don’t so use your favorite one.

My go-tos and favorites that I always use and keep stocked are Tone It Up protein and Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein & Greens. Tone It Up has a wonderful flavor that is versatile and can be used in baking or alone in a shake. Same goes for the Garden of Life protein, but I prefer to use this protein for an extra health boost because of the added greens in the protein. You can get your entire servings of vegetables for the day in a scoop of the protein! Killing two birds with one stone. Plus it’s great for when you’re busy and on-the-go and it’s hard to get your greens in.

I have also used Orgain protein in the past and used to make protein pancakes for breakfast with it all the time. I haven’t tested this recipe with that particular brand, but I think it’d work out great as well.

Let me know in the comments which protein you used in this recipe!

Looking for more healthy recipes?

One of my favorite on-the-go snacks are these Cookie Dough Protein Balls. Fun fact: they were my first recipe I published on the blog!

Another one bowl recipe and great snack option are these One Bowl Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars. Great for both snacks and breakfast.

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Ingredients in Double Chocolate Chunk Protein Brownies:

Peanut Butter- make sure to use a natural peanut butter, preferably unsalted. If your peanut butter is salted, you may want to lessen the quantity of salt in the recipe. If your peanut butter is super runny, you may need to add an extra tablespoon or two of almond flour or protein powder.

Flax Eggs- combine 2 Tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 5 Tablespoons of warm water. Set aside or in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Melted Coconut Oil– I prefer to use naturally refined coconut oil so that there is no coconut taste or smell. This one is my favorite because of the quality of the oil, and it’s the best bang for your buck. It’s in a large tub, so it lasts awhile!

Maple Syrup- pure maple syrup is the key. It’s full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Plus it keeps these brownies refined sugar free, but you won’t be able to tell the difference.

Non-Dairy Milk- I used almond milk, but use your favorite milk.

Vanilla Extract- use a pure vanilla extract like this one.

Almond Flour– I love using blanched almond flour over unblanched.

Cocoa Powder– make sure your cocoa powder is unsweetened. We’re combing cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder and chocolate chips for the ultimate double chocolate brownies!

Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Powder- I used Garden of Life Raw Organic Chocolate Protein and Greens for an added health boost. My other favorite is Tone It Up protein powder (I love how they have an unsweetened option as well which is great for baking).

Baking Staples- salt, baking powder and baking soda.

Chocolate Chips- I decided to keep these brownies fully refined sugar free, so I used these Hu Chocolate Gems.

Tools needed to make Chocolate Protein Brownies:

• measuring spoons and cups
• glass bowl
• spatula or wooden spoon
• 1/8 sheet baking pan- like this one.

How to make Protein Brownies:

Combine the ingredients: Combine the wet ingredients in a glass bowl. Add the dry ingredients and chocolate chips and mix until incorporated.

Transfer and bake: Transfer the brownie batter to a greased baking pan and bake according to the directions in the recipe card below.

How to store these brownies:

I love to store these brownies in an airtight container in the fridge. They get super fudgy and stay fresh for up to 5 days.

You can also store them wrapped in plastic wrap and in an airtight container in the freezer for 2 months.

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