Description

These High Protein Brownie Bites are the perfect guilt-free snack that satisfy your dessert cravings while providing a protein boost. Made with chocolate protein powder and almond flour, they are moist, fudgy, and quick to bake, making them an ideal treat for snack time or post-workout fuel.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

¼ cup chocolate protein powder (plant-based or whey)
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour as an alternative)
½ tsp baking powder
A small pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

1 egg
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or regular)
1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
2 tbsp almond milk

Optional

1 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional but delicious)

Instructions

Heat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tray or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and maple syrup until the texture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the ingredients are well incorporated.
Add the Dry Mix: Add the chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until everything is just combined and a thick brownie batter forms; do not overmix.
Optional Add-Ins: Fold in the mini chocolate chips to add bursts of melty chocolate in each bite, if desired.
Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into 8 to 10 mini muffin wells, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a brownie bite; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Cool: Let the brownie bites rest in the pan for 5 minutes to firm up slightly, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

You can substitute almond flour with oat flour for a different texture or if you have nut allergies.
Use plant-based or whey protein powder according to dietary preference.
If you prefer sweeter bites, increase maple syrup to 1.5 tbsp.
Store brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a plant-based yogurt.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein brownie bites, healthy snack, high protein dessert, low fat brownies, mini brownies, quick snack, chocolate protein snack