Servings: 9-12 | Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 30mins
Craving something sweet but want to stay on track with your fitness goals? Our Double Choc Protein Brownies are the perfect solution! Packed with protein and rich chocolate flavor, these brownies are a guilt-free indulgence. Plus, they’re quick and easy to make. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:
For the Brownies:
For the Frosting:
Method:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 170°C and grease or line a square cake tin with baking paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and biscoff/peanut butter until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the protein powder, cocoa powder, and flour to the wet mixture and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in the chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Prepare Frosting: For the frosting, whisk together the yoghurt, maple syrup, protein powder, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Frost the Brownies: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownie.
- Serve: Cut into squares of your desired size and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
- Texture Variation: For a crunchier texture, add some chopped nuts to the batter.
- Sweetness Adjustments: Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your preference for sweetness.
- Storage: Store the brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
These Double Choc Protein Brownies are not just a treat but a healthy snack option. With the added benefit of Nexus Chocolate Plant Protein, you can indulge without the guilt. Perfect for post-workout recovery or a midday snack!
Try out this recipe and let us know how it turned out! Share your brownie photos on Instagram with the hashtag #NexusProteinBrownies and tag @NexusSportsNutrition. Happy baking!