High-Protein Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 scoops (approx. 60g) chocolate whey or plant-based protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (natural, no added sugar)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or liquid stevia blend
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with coconut oil spray to ensure the brownie bites don’t stick.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Make sure to break up any lumps in the protein powder for a smooth batter.
- In a separate medium bowl, stir together the almond butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold them together until a thick, dough-like batter forms. Stir in the dark chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of batter into each prepared muffin cup. Press down slightly to smooth the tops. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft.
- Remove the tin from the oven and let the brownie bites cool completely in the pan. They will firm up as they cool, resulting in that perfect fudgy texture.