Fudgy, gluten free and chocolatey brownies with no refined sugar (unless you want it) packed with protein! I don’t often use protein powder but one of my lovely customers asked if I could use her protein powder to make treats for her wellness party. I love a challenge!
I was surprised how easy it was to incorporate protein powder into brownies. I used it in place of flour and added a bit more cacoa and sweetener to take it to the next level.
And me being me, I decorated the top of each brownie with peanut butter, raspberry chia jam, dried fruit and other pantry items. This made them a whole lot of fun to eat haha.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Vegan protein brownies
Servings: 9 medium squares
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond meal
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa or raw cacao powder
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk, such as almond, soy or coconut
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegan protein powder, (I used a sweetened plain protein powder so if your powder isn't sweetened, feel free to add more sugar)
- 2 tablespoons light-tasting vegetable oil, such as sunflower or rapeseed
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160C.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Pour mixture into a lined brownie tray about 20x20cm.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer can be inserted and it comes out clean.
- Rest for 10 minutes, slice, decorate as desired and enjoy!
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Hey ! What is the tray size u used ? And the protein what flavor ? Vanilla it chocolate?
I used a 20x20cm baking tin and plain protein powder. I’ve just updated the recipe to say this!
I made these and the batter tasted amazing. It seemed a little watery so I added another cup of almond flour. They still came out underdone (left them in for 45 min) and I can’t seem to get three to bake through. Suggestions? Does it need more flour? Thanks!
I actually added an additional 1/4 c of almond flour —not a cup LOL.
Hey! Oh 1/4 c sounds much better than 1 cup haha. Just checking your oven is 160 celcius rather than farenheit? It should be 320 farenheit if so. Also, sometimes ovens are cooler than what they say. I’d turn up the oven a little and cover it the brownies with a heatproof tray. Also Almond flour acts differently from almond meal so the skewer might not come out 100% clean and it’ll allow the insides to remain fudgy. I hope that helps?
I am allergic to bananas and very much appreciate your alertnatives for this recipe! Banana allergies are more common than most think and is a cross reactor for those with latex allergies. These are beautiful they look so much like a regular brownie! I steer clear of most vegan protein powders because I am allergic to soy and peas, and pea protein is usually in those blends but the rice one I could try! I use whey in my smoothies, and you re right it s awful in baked goods!
Hi,
Could anyone figure out for me how much protein would be in each brownie if i split it into say 10 pieces?
Many thanks,
Darcey (they taste great!)
These are so cute.
I can’t wait to try this!! I’ve been looking for a good vegan, nut-free, protein brownie recipe that doesn’t call for too much. im definitely going to try these girl
Aw! Glad you like the look of them! Let me know how you go if you try them!
Hi! How long do these keep?
Hey! They keep for up to 5 days in your fridge in an airtight container or in the freezer for up to a month 🙂
These look absolutely delicious and such a simple recipe also! I have put these on my list to make this weekend 🙂
Thanks alot!!
I’m so glad to hear that. Let me know if you ever make them 🙂
Hi. Looks delicious! However, the one of the ingredients is milk. So, how are these brownies vegan?
Thanks! Oh sorry, I meant plant-based milk. (I used coconut). I’ll update it.
that looks amazing! would love to make it tonight!
just wondering if i can swap protein powder with other kinds of powder? say, cake flour?
thanks! Your recipe always inspires me :)!
Thanks Lulu! Yes, I don’t see why you can’t replace protein powder with another powder! Let me know how you go xo
Oh my goodness….. these sound incredible.So beautiful too! x