Description
These Indulgent Protein Brownie Bites are a perfect blend of healthy ingredients and rich chocolate flavor. Made with ripe bananas, nut butter, protein powder, and cocoa, these bites offer a nutritious snack that fits seamlessly into a healthy lifestyle. They are quick to prepare, baked to perfection, and ideal for a post-workout treat or anytime you crave a guilt-free chocolate fix.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 scoop Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Powder (plant-based option available)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (preferably organic cacao)
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (optional, use dairy-free for vegan)
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium Ripe Bananas (very ripe for maximum flavor)
- 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter or Almond Butter (sunflower seed butter for nut-free option)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Mash bananas: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy to ensure even mixing.
- Mix nut butter: Add the peanut butter or almond butter to the mashed bananas and combine well until fully integrated.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the protein powder and cocoa powder, mixing thoroughly to achieve a uniform batter without any dry patches.
- Prepare baking tin: Line your muffin tin with silicone baking cups to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Fill batter: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Top with chocolate chips: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top if desired, adding extra texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and remove: Allow the brownie bites to cool completely in the tin before gently removing them for serving, ensuring they hold their shape.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free mini chocolate chips.
- You can substitute sunflower seed butter to make this recipe nut-free.
- Using very ripe bananas enhances natural sweetness and moisture.
- Make sure to cool the brownie bites completely before removing to prevent them from breaking.
- Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
