Delicious Protein Brownie Bites Recipe
These Delicious Protein Brownie Bites are a nutritious and satisfying snack, combining ripe bananas, peanut butter, protein powder, and rich cocoa powder into bite-sized treats. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy dessert, they are easy to prepare and adaptable for vegan and nut-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownie bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Protein Powder (Vanilla or Chocolate, plant-based for vegan version)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (raw cacao powder recommended)
- 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (dairy-free for vegan option)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium Bananas (very ripe)
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter or Almond Butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare silicone baking cups by placing them in a muffin tin.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash 2 very ripe bananas until mostly smooth with some small lumps remaining.
- Add Nut Butter: Add 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter to the mashed bananas and stir well until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Incorporate 1/2 cup protein powder and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder into the banana and nut butter mixture, stirring until fully combined and smooth.
- Fill Baking Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared silicone cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of each filled cup for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownie bites from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing them from the silicone cups and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better binding.
- For a vegan version, choose plant-based protein powder and dairy-free mini chocolate chips.
- Substitute sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Storage: Keep brownie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Add a pinch of salt or cinnamon to enhance flavors.
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