This Protein Brownie is gluten free, single-serve, and comes together in two minutes! It’s incredibly chocolatey, fudgy, and delicious and to make it even better, it’s high in protein, low sugar, and has minimal ingredients. Next time you’re having a chocolate craving and need a quick fix, you’ll want to give this recipe a try!
I love a high protein dessert, especially when there’s chocolate involved. Higher protein recipes are great because protein keeps you fuller for longer, more satisfied, and help with blood sugar balance. In this recipe, we have protein from the Greek yogurt, egg, and protein powder which can pack a lot in one single-serve dessert!
I’m definitely a sweet tooth girl who craves sweets A LOT so having high protein options is always a great idea. I love my protein-packed cottage cheese desserts, shakes, and bars, but when I want something quick this brownie recipe has become my go-to!
Watch how to make it HERE.
Why You’ll Love This
- Minimal ingredients – This recipe has six ingredients but it tastes like a luxury lava cake!
- SO quick – It only takes two minutes in the microwave to come together.
- Single-serve – Perfect for when you have a sweet craving and just need something quick to satisfy it.
- Dietary friendly – This cake is gluten free and refined sugar free depending on what chocolate and yogurt are used.
What You’ll Need
- An egg – for extra protein and to make this brownie super fluffy!
- Greek yogurt – You could use a Greek-style dairy-free yogurt too.
- Sweetener of choice – I used monkfruit but you can use coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc. Whatever you already have!
- Cocoa powder – You can use cacao powder too, it will be slightly more bitter.
- Chocolate protein powder – I used Truvani Chocolate Protein, it’s one of my favorites!
- Chocolate chips – Enjoy Life has been my go-to lately, they’re free from 14 allergens including gluten and dairy. Or Hu for a refined sugar free option!
How To Make
- In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients except chocolate chips together. Then, add in the chocolate chips.
- Lightly grease a small microwave safe dish. (Tip: I used a glass food storage container like this one.)
- Pour the batter into the dish and smooth it out.
- Microwave for 90 seconds if you want more of a lava cake, under-cooked center then you can start adding toppings. If you want it to be a little more baked, microwave in ten-second intervals until your desired doneness. (Tip: Microwaving anywhere from 90-120 seconds is the best method!)
- Add toppings of choice – Greek yogurt, peanut butter, chocolate chips, whipped cream, ice cream, berries, etc. Enjoy!
Recommended Tools
- Microwave safe dish – I use a glass food storage container.
- Mixing bowls
- Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons
More Quick Sweet Tooth Fixes
Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Bites (Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free)
Two Minute Protein Cookie (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Healthy Cookie Dough Bark (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Two Minute Protein Brownie (Gluten Free, Single-Serve)
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp sweetener of choice (see above for examples)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (or cacao)
- 1 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- chocolate chips (add as many as you like!)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except for chocolate chips until smooth. Then add chocolate chips and mix again.
- Lightly grease a small microwave safe dish. Pour the batter into the dish.
- Microwave for 90 seconds for a lava cake consistency or up to 120 seconds for a firmer brownie.
- Add toppings of choice and enjoy!
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This was delicious!!
So glad you loved it!!
This was SO good !! Do you know how many calories ?!
Love this recipe! It really satisfies my sweet tooth. Thank you!
This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!
Thank you! It’s such a quick, delicious brownie recipe 🙌
This is a great option for a flourless brownie. And it’s quick. I can taste the cocoa ( after taste) so next time I’ll only do 2 tbs.
Perfect for a quick sweet tooth fix, glad you liked it!
Can the protein powder be omitted? Would it make any difference?
Hi Tracey! The protein powder is the only dry ingredient in the recipe that helps the brownie form. Without it, the brownie would be very liquidy, but you could always replace it with another dry ingredient like cocoa powder or us a mix of oat flour with some cocoa powder for the chocolate in the brownie. I hope that helps!
This is the perfect guilt free chocolate treat! Thanks for sharing!
Happy you loved it 🥰
This was such a great guiltless dessert. And it came together in 5 minutes total. My hubby and I loved It! Thank you for all of your easy, clean, high protein recipes! You’re the best!
Thanks so much Nathalie! I’m glad you and your husband enjoy these higher protein desserts as much as I do 🤗
I tweaked the recipe after making it the first time- 3 tbsp of cocoa was too overpowering. So I did 2 tbsp cocoa powder and 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder and it was perfect! Definitely will make this again
Hi Kristina! So glad you were able to find what works for you and enjoy this 🥰
This was amazing! It was such a nice pick me up after my workout today. Sometimes I struggle trying to get my protein goals met but this was awesome.
I did use 60% dark chocolate chips and no other sweetener and I also did 5 tablespoons of protein powder. It was perfect! It didn’t take about 4 minutes to microwave to a brownie texture that wasn’t lava like.
This is one of my favorite post workout treats too! So glad you love it 💕
What are the instructions for baking in the oven? Lots of us don’t use microwaves.
Hi Shirley! You can try baking at 350F for 10-12 minutes, add more time if needed 😊
Thank you because I was looking for this answer. This recipe looks so good!
Can’t it be baked in the oven instead of the microwave? Or how about my air fryer on bake mode? I don’t like using the microwave.
Hi! You can try baking in either the oven or air fryer. For the oven bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes. For the air fryer, bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes. Either one, check for doneness and add more time if needed but keep an eye on it!
Hi, can I put this in the oven, any ideas on temp and time?
Hi Maria! You can try to bake this in the oven at 350F for 10-12 minutes, checking for doneness and adding more time if needed – just keep an eye on the time. Closer to 10 minutes, you’ll have a gooey center, closer to 12 minutes you’ll have a more firm brownie. I hope that helps!
This was the perfect treat! Loved it! Will be making it again. Your recipes are the best, Calla!
Thank you so much for sharing Courtney! I hope this becomes one of your favorites too 💕
I am just making this in my regular oven, as I don’t have a microwave oven , so let’s see how it comes out.
Hi! This can definitely be made in the oven at 350F for 8-12 minutes depending on the texture you want for the center. I hope that worked for you and you enjoyed 🤗
Luv ur recipe what can I substitute protein powder so I can continue with all ur recipes thx
Can I use egg whites in place of the egg?
Hi Jennifer! I haven’t tried this so can’t say for sure if it will work. With a regular egg, it acts as a binder for the recipe so with just the whites the consistency might be a little different. Please let me know if you try anything!
I loved this and so did my husband! We shared it and it was so good. I microwaved it for almost 3 minutes and it was perfect, we added zero sugar whipped cream.
Awe love that you both can share this for a healthier dessert! 🥰