Protein Brownies & Bars – Guilt-Free Indulgence!

 

🍫 Protein Brownies & Bars – Guilt-Free Indulgence!

If you love chocolatey treats but want to keep them healthy and protein-packed, these protein brownies and bars will satisfy your cravings while giving your body the fuel it needs!

🍫 Fudgy Protein Brownies

✅ Ingredients:

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

• ½ cup almond flour or oat flour

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• ¼ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)

• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey

• 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

• ¼ cup almond milk (as needed for consistency)

✅ Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: protein powder, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.

3. In another bowl, whisk together nut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and almond milk.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.

5. Pour into the baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.

6. Let cool before slicing. Enjoy a fudgy, protein-rich treat!

🍪 No-Bake Protein Bars

✅ Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats (blended into oat flour)

• ½ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)

• 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)

✅ Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until it forms a dough-like consistency.

2. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish.

3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

4. Slice into bars and enjoy a quick, protein-packed snack!

💡 Pro Tips:

✔️ Store brownies and bars in an airtight container for up to a week.
✔️ For extra indulgence, drizzle melted dark chocolate on top.
✔️ Experiment with add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes!