Description

These Flourless Chocolate Protein Brownie Bites are a healthy, delicious alternative to traditional brownies. Made with ripe bananas, nut butter, protein powder, and cocoa, they offer a rich, fudgy texture and plenty of protein without any refined sugar or flour. Perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings while supporting a nutritious lifestyle.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

½ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder (about 2 scoops)
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

3 very ripe bananas
½ cup smooth peanut butter or almond butter

Optional Add-ins

Sprinkle of mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brownie bites.
Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps for texture.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir the peanut butter into the mashed bananas until fully combined and creamy.
Add Dry Ingredients: Add the protein powder and cocoa powder to the banana mixture. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and even in color.
Prepare Muffin Tin: Place 8 silicone baking cups into a muffin tin to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
Fill Baking Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the silicone cups, filling each one.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of each brownie bite for added texture and chocolate bursts (optional).
Bake: Bake the brownie bites in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the tops are set and look firm.
Cool and Serve: Allow the brownie bites to cool completely in the baking cups before removing. They will firm up as they cool, making them easier to handle.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
Silicone baking cups make removal easier and reduce the need for greasing.
You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or other nut butters as preferred.
Mini chocolate chips are optional but add a pleasing texture and extra chocolate flavor.
Store cooled brownie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
These brownies are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free as written.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie bite (approx. 35g)
Calories: 168 kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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