Name: Vegan Protein Brownies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cup mashed overripe banana; 3/4 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew); 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder; 1-2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup chocolate chips

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These vegan protein brownies are ultra fudgy, super moist, and so easy to make! It’s a secretly healthy dessert recipe made with chocolate protein powder, overripe bananas, and nut butter. These flourless brownies require just one bowl and are a delicious post-workout snack!

a stack of four flourless vegan protein brownies in front of a bowl of chocolate chips and a bowl of chocolate protein powder

There’s no denying brownies are one of the best desserts. They’re rich, fudgy, chocolaty, and never go out of style. But, what happens when you want to enjoy all the great things about brownies without breaking your healthy diet? Protein brownies… that’s what happens. (Yeah, they’re a thing! And, they are surprisingly tasty.)

Now, I’m not going to pretend they taste exactly like the classic, buttery, sugar-filled brownies we’ve all tried before. However, I will say they’re shockingly close for how clean the ingredients are! It’s the best way to satisfy your brownie cravings in a healthy manner.

These vegan protein brownies are:

Vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free
Incredibly fudgy, moist, and soft
Made with seven simple + healthy ingredients
Flourless and contain NO added sugar
Perfect for a pre-workout snack or post-workout fuel

a hand holding a stack of three vegan protein brownies

What ingredients are in flourless protein brownies?

Mashed banana: You’ll be putting your spotty, overripe bananas to good use with this recipe because mashed banana is the main ingredient. Bananas are packed with vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, and act as a natural sweetener.
Nut butter: I prefer peanut butter but almond butter, cashew butter, and sunflower seed butter also work well.
Cocoa power: Cocoa powder provides the rich, chocolaty flavor. Instead of cocoa, you can also use cacao powder.
Chocolate protein powder: These vegan protein brownies are not complete without your favorite plant-based protein powder! I love and use Organifi Chocolate Protein. (You can get a 15% discount by entering PURELYKAYLIE at checkout!)
Chocolate chips: Use your favorite vegan chocolate chips or – for a sugar-free version – stevia-sweetened chocolate chips.
Vanilla: A dash of vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste) helps to provide some warmth and sweetness without needing to add extra sugar.
Salt: Helps to balance the other flavors.

bowls filled with peanut butter, mashed banana, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract on a marble cutting board

How to make vegan protein brownies

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As mentioned previously, these are some of the easiest brownies ever. They’re made with one bowl and ready in 45 minutes!

First, start by combining the bananas, nut butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.

Next, spread the brownie batter across the base of a square baking pan and pop ’em into the oven. After, allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and devouring.

a tray of vegan protein brownies sliced into nine bars

Kaylie’s tips

No overripe bananas? No problem! Sweet potato puree and pumpkin puree will provide similar results.
Use your favorite type of nut butter for this recipe. I recommend peanut butter, but almond butter and cashew butter also work. If you have a nut allergy, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead.
Since these vegan protein brownies are made with no added sugar, I recommend using chocolate chips containing 70% or less cacao. Keep in mind the darker the chocolate chips, the less sweet the brownies will be. For that reason, I never go above 70% cacao.
For a completely refined sugar-free brownie recipe, use stevia-sweetened chocolate chips.
Use a 7×7-inch or 8×8-inch square baking pan.
Store these chocolate protein brownies in an airtight container. They will last for several days on the countertop or in your pantry, but you can place them in the refrigerator if saving for longer.

vegan protein brownies sliced into squares on white parchment paper

a vegan protein brownie with a bite taken out of it surrounded by chocolate chips and a bowl of chocolate protein powder

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