This post is sponsored by PB2. All opinions are my own 😊
These Low Sugar Protein Brownies are super quick and easy and also gluten-free, dairy-free, low in sugar, and high in protein. They are the perfect for a post-workout snack or whenever you are having a sweet craving but still want added protein to keep you fueled for the rest of the day.
All you need for these Low Sugar Protein Brownies are a handful of ingredients that are likely already stocked in your pantry! I use PB2 Performance Peanut Protein with Dutch Cocoa in this recipe. It adds a delicious peanut buttery flavor, the perfect amount of sweetness (without adding any extra sugar!), and enough protein to keep you satisfied until your next meal.
What you need for these Low Sugar Protein Brownies:
- oat flour— blend oats in a food processor or high speed blender until you reach a flour-like consistency to make homemade oat flour. Alternatively, you can buy oat flour at most grocery stores on on Amazon. Use gluten-free oats if neccesary
- eggs— as a binder and to make them nice and fluffy
- chocolate protein powder— see above for the brand I used and why!
- coconut sugar— I like to use coconut sugar as an unrefined sweetener. Feel free to swap in regular sugar if preferred. My guess is that maple syrup or honey will also work but I have not tested it out myself yet
- cocoa powder— unsweetened. Cacao powder works as well
- milk of choice— almond, oat, cashew, coconut, etc.
- ghee— feel free to use butter or vegan butter instead. Just make sure it is softened!
- salt
- baking soda
- chocolate chips— to add to the batter… biting into a brownie with melt-y chocolate chips is the BEST!
Low Sugar Protein Brownies
Servings: 9 brownies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp ghee
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking dish with parchment paper (I use an 8×8 baking dish).
- Add all ingredients (except chocolate chips) to a large bowl and mix until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 30-32 minutes.
- Let cool and cut into 9 slices. Optional to top with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Hello! I tried this recipe and omg it turned out so good!! Y’all should definitely try it out! Thank you so much for this recipe! My new fav <33
Aw, I am so happy you loved it! Thanks so much for the comment 🙂
How many kcals would 1 slice be, as I am on calorie counting and just made this
What do you recommend to substitute the ghee with, recipe sounds so yummy btw
You can use butter or melted / cooled coconut oil! 🙂
These are unreal. I’m making a conscious effort to cut back on sugar and I have now made these multiple times. They are the best brownie “knockoff” ever. No fake sugars or garbage ingredients. I substituted chocolate collagen powder for the protein powder and coconut oil for the ghee. They taste best fresh out of the oven when they are still warm and the chocolate chips are all melty! Yum!
I am so so happy to hear that you loved these!! Thank you for the comment 🙂 made my day!