Description
This Two-Minute Protein Brownie is a quick, delicious, and nutritious single-serving dessert perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without derailing your healthy eating goals. Made with protein powder, almond flour, and cocoa, it’s a gluten-free treat that you can whip up in your microwave in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, mix together the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until evenly blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk of your choice, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until you have a smooth, consistent batter without any lumps.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug or bowl in the microwave and cook on high power for 60 to 90 seconds, depending on your microwave’s strength. The brownie should be set on the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the protein brownie cool for about 1 minute before enjoying to allow it to firm up slightly and enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness based on the flavor and sugar content of your protein powder.
- For a lower-carb alternative, substitute maple syrup or honey with a sugar-free sweetener of your choice.
- Be careful not to overcook the brownie, as microwaving too long can result in a dry texture.
