Muscle-Building Protein Brownie Bites

Classic American brownies get a modern gym-bag twist in these fudgy mini bites. Chocolate protein powder and almond flour team up with applesauce and dark chocolate chips for rich cocoa flavor without the usual heavy batter.

Serves 12 · 15 min prep · 13 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 145 cal
• 12g protein
• 11g carbs
• 7g fat

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Ingredients

• 1 cup chocolate protein powder
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease twenty-four cups.
2. 2In a large bowl whisk together the protein powder, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until no streaks remain.
3. 3In a separate bowl beat the eggs, then stir in the applesauce, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until fully combined and glossy.
4. 4Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula just until a thick batter forms; avoid overmixing.
5. 5Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for topping.
6. 6Scoop heaping teaspoons of batter into each prepared mini-muffin cup, filling them three-quarters full.
7. 7Press a few reserved chocolate chips onto the top of each bite for a bakery finish.
8. 8Bake for eleven to thirteen minutes until the tops look set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. 9Cool in the pan five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely so the protein structure firms up.
10. 10Store in an airtight container at room temperature one day or refrigerate up to five days for post-lift dessert fuel.