Who says brownies can’t be both indulgent and healthy? With this protein-packed Greek yogurt brownie recipe, you can enjoy a delicious treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while also giving you a boost of protein. These brownies are rich, fudgy, and surprisingly easy to make. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
