The Ultimate Guilt-Free Protein Brownie: Delicious, Moist, and Low-Calorie! (<= 220 Cals)

Recipe + Calories + Protein are listed below.

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I want to give a shoutout to boo9817 for the inspiration! I combined suggestions from their posts and other recipes to get this as close to the perfect brownie as possible. Personally, I find many anabolic recipes use oils, butters, and flours that don't feel low-calorie or convenient. Some may taste fine, but I wanted to achieve a better balance and create a brownie that truly tastes delectable, as it should. But I digress. As for the added ingredients, the coffee enhances the chocolate flavor by deepening its richness. Vanilla, a common ingredient in many protein recipes, elevates the overall flavor profile, adding warmth and balance. The egg whites contribute to a slightly cakier texture and add more volume. If you prefer a different texture, feel free to omit them! That being said. here's what is needed for the recipe:

DRY INGREDIENTS

3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder

Pinch of Salt

2 Tbsp Chocolate Protein Powder (Others work too! I used Salted Caramel Whey Protein Powder, and it worked fine. If your protein contains sodium, like mine, omit the salt.)

1/6 Tsp Baking Powder

2-2½ Tbsp Flour or Oat Fiber

¼ cup Erythritol (or sweetener of choice)

1 Tbsp Instant Coffee

WET INGREDIENTS

1 Egg White, whipped to stiff peaks (use 2 for a more cake-like consistency)

½ Tsp Vanilla Extract

½ cup Diet Soda (Flavored diet soda seems to pack more flavor. If you don't prefer the taste of soda, opt out for Carbonated Soda)

(OPTIONAL TOPPING) PB2 GLAZE:

2 Tbsp PB2 (powdered peanut butter)

1 Tbsp Almond Milk or water (or adjust to reach desired consistency)

1 Tsp powdered sweetener (like powdered erythritol or Swerve)

½ Tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS (Note: Incorporate egg white mixture last as explained in the recipe):

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine cocoa powder, salt, protein powder, baking powder, flour/oat fiber, erythritol, and instant coffee in a bowl. The coffee
3. Mix the Vanilla and the Diet Soda together and add to dry ingredients. Mix it all together.
4. Whip egg white(s) to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the dry mixture.
5. Bake for 20-30 minutes (Do the toothpick test)
6. Cool slightly before serving.
7. (OPTIONAL) Create the PB2 glaze by mixing the ingredients thoroughly, then apply it on top of the brownie.

CALORIES (without Glaze):

~ 12 Cals (Cocoa Powder)

~ 40 – 80 Cals (Protein Powder – varies)

~ 57 – 71 Cals (Flour)

~ 17 – 34 Cals (1 or 2 egg whites)

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= ~ 126 – 197 Cals

CALORIES (with Glaze):

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~ 23 Cals (PB2)

~ 0 – 5 Cals (Water or Almond Milk)

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= 149 – 220 Cals

PROTEIN:

Without PB2 glaze: ~14 – 17g protein (depending on egg whites added).

With PB2 glaze: ~19 – 22g protein.

Bon appétit!