Protein Brownies

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5 from 4 reviews

If you're looking to increase your protein intake without compromising on treats, this recipe is perfect for 🫵! Whether you're after a healthy mid-day snack that's made with quality ingredients, or a pre/post-workout treat to help you get those gains 💪, these Protein Brownies are going to become your new obsession.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana brownie, brownie recipe, brownies, high protein, protein snack

Servings: brownies

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

2 bananas very ripe
½ cup organic peanut butter or any nut or seed butter
⅛ cup cacao powder
1 scoop protein powder chocolate or chocolate/peanut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
Add the peeled, ripe bananas to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork.
Add in the nut (or seed) butter and stir. Add in the unsweetened cacao and protein powder and stir together.
Pour batter into a parchment paper-lined 8x8 baking dish. (Optionally, top with chocolate chips before baking).
Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Video

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