Easy Chocolate Protein Brownies - Best Ever, Super Fudgy!
The BEST brownie recipe! With a fudgy middle and rich chocolate flavor, these homemade protein brownies will disappear in no time. Fudgy, as gooey as you want, and very, very chocolatey, this homemade brownie recipe is incredibly easy, made in one bowl, and incredibly forgiving!
Servings 10
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 cup almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/2 cup almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 4-5 tablespoons any milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
Brownie Base
- In a medium mixing bowl, add almond butter, cocoa, honey, protein powder and vanilla and mix well. Taste test and add more honey or vanilla extract if you think it needs it.Transfer the batter into the lined pan and press down and smooth out with the back of a spoon or spatula. Place in the fridge while you make the frosting.
Chocolate Frosting
- Blend everything together until completely smooth. It's smoothest if you use a blender or food processor but can technically be done by hand if needed. Add frosting on top of brownie base and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.When ready to serve, slice into 10 squares.Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.