These Low Calorie Protein Brownies are just 73 calories, plus they are low carb and low sugar too! Packed with 5g of protein each, these low calorie high protein brownies are a healthier option for those looking to increase protein and lower carbs and sugar.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- ¼ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter
- ¾ cup All-Natural Zero Calorie Brown Sugar (see recipe card for more options)
- ½ cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (or semi sweet chocolate chips)
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour)
- ⅓ cup Chocolate Protein Powder
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Low Calorie Protein Brownies
Healthy Protein Brownies Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can easily meal prep these! Add individual portions to bags or container and store in the fridge or freezer.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 6 days and in the freezer for a month.
Reheating: You can add the wrapped servings to the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Or pop in a toaster/toaster oven for a couple minutes.
Low Calorie Protein Brownies
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Low Calorie Protein Brownies
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup All-Natural Zero Calorie Brown Sugar or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips or semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or your favorite milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour
- ⅓ cup Chocolate Protein Powder
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and line a 9×13 casserole dish with parchment paper.
- In a large sauce pan add the coconut oil, brown sugar, and chocolate and heat on low until melted. Mixing often.
- Once melted, remove from heat and add in the greek yogurt and almond milk. Test to see if the mixture is cooled, and if so proceed. If not let it sit for 5 minutes before adding in eggs.
- Add the eggs and mix until incorporated.
- To the wet ingredients, add the flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix together until just combinded, it will be thick.
- Add the brownie mix to the preparied cassarole dish, and smooth to an even layer.
- Place in the oven for 20 minutes, you know they are done when the sides pull away from pan and the center resists pressure.
- Let cool for 1 hour before cutting into 16 squares.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.