Chocolate Protein Brownies
Three-ingredient brownies of applesauce, protein powder and cacao, with an optional yogurt glaze.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Bake
- 25–30 min
- Cool
- 30–45 min*
- Makes
- 8 small squares
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (I used Nuzest Vanilla Protein Powder)
- ¼ cup raw cacao powder
Optional Chocolate Yogurt Glaze
- ¼ cup soy yogurt
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
- ½ tbsp honey
Nutrition
Per square, without glaze (1/8 of batch), estimated
- Calories
- 25 kcal
- Protein
- 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 3.4 g
- Fat
- 0.7 g
- Fibre
- 1.2 g
Per square with all glaze divided over 8 squares, estimated
- Calories
- 35 kcal
- Protein
- 4.0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 4.9 g
- Fat
- 0.9 g
- Fibre
- 1.5 g
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
- 2
In a bowl, mix applesauce, protein powder, and cacao powder until smooth and thick.
- 3
Transfer to a lined or lightly greased baking dish.
- 4
Spread evenly.
- 5
Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- 6
Let cool completely before slicing into 8 squares.
- 7
Optional Chocolate Yogurt Glaze: Mix until smooth and pour over the cooled brownies as a thin glaze.
- 8
Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt on top.
Protein powder brands behave differently in baking, so check the texture before baking and avoid overcooking. Serve with berries or yogurt if you want to turn one square into a more satisfying snack.
Notes
Nutrition basis: ¼ cup protein powder assumed 30 g, ¼ cup cocoa ≈21 g; no glaze. The original figures exceeded the ingredients listed. Estimates use USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy and label proxies; ingredient weights and brands vary. Total carbohydrate includes fibre.
* Cool 30–45 min before glazing or slicing.