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    Home » Sweets » Vegan Protein Brownies

    Vegan Protein Brownies

    Published: Apr 21, 2020 · Modified: May 31, 2020 by Kaylie Grace · 16 Comments

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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

    For the full recipe, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

    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

    More healthy vegan chocolate dessert recipes:

    • No Bake Vegan Brownies
    • Vegan Banana Brownies
    • Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Bread
    • Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
    • No Bake Turtle Brownies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
    • No Bake Brownie Bites

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

    Vegan Protein Brownies

    ★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
    • Author: Kaylie Grace
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 9 brownies 1x
    • Category: Dessert, Snack
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    These vegan protein brownies are incredibly fudgy, moist, and so easy to make! They are flourless, gluten-free, and made with no refined sugar. Enjoy them as a post-workout snack or healthy dessert.


    Ingredients

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    • 1.5 cup mashed overripe banana
    • ¾ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • ⅓ cup chocolate protein powder
    • 1–2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a square brownie pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
    2. Add mashed banana, nut butter, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt to a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Then, mix in the chocolate chips.
    3. Pour brownie batter into the square pan. Spread across the pan in an even layer.
    4. Bake brownies for 35-40 minutes. After, remove from the oven and allow brownies to cool completely. Finally, slice and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Use a 7×7-inch or 8×8-inch baking pan.
    • Be sure you let the brownies cool completely before slicing them. They are super moist and, therefore, quite delicate when warm.
    • The nutrition information below reflects ½ cup vegan chocolate chips. For a low sugar option, use stevia-sweetened chocolate chips.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 brownie
    • Calories: 284
    • Sugar: 13g
    • Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Carbohydrates: 23g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 13g

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    Comments

    1. Amy

      November 17, 2021 at 7:22 am

      This recipe was exactly as tasty and easy as described. A light sprinkle of flaky salt on top was a nice addition. Highly recommended. Thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        November 17, 2021 at 6:54 pm

        Thank you, Amy! Adding flaky sea salt on top sounds delicious 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lucky Hein

      May 19, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      I’ve made this recipe several times! But I don’t use chocolate chips I use walnuts instead. This is definitely my favorite post workout snack!

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 19, 2021 at 11:28 pm

        Thank you, Lucky! It’s great to hear that you are loving these vegan protein brownies 🙂

        Reply
        • Vanessa

          June 30, 2021 at 4:39 pm

          I rarely leave a comment but this one I had to. I am really impress with the taste and texture! I used almond butter and chocolate meal replacement protein. I served this as a desert and felt like eating something melty and therefore I melted dark chocolate mixed with Nutella🙈 It was better than at the restaurant and it was really sweet! I’ll eat the rest without the extra chocolate though 😅. Seriously thanks for the recipe, it was amazing! 🤎

          ★★★★★

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          • Kaylie Grace

            July 01, 2021 at 1:02 am

            Aw thank you so much, Vanessa!! I am so pleased to hear that you loved these vegan protein brownies. 🙂 Adding nutella on top sounds SO delicious. Great idea! xo

            Reply
    3. sarah

      March 27, 2021 at 5:59 am

      hi what to do if I don’t have nut butter?

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      • Kaylie Grace

        March 27, 2021 at 11:45 am

        Hey, Sarah! Nut butter is needed for this recipe. You can use any type, like peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, etc. If you have a nut allergy, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead 🙂

        Reply
    4. pearly yap

      November 09, 2020 at 12:43 am

      Oh no… mine cracked. Somehow it didn’t turn out gooey. Any idea why? Is it because I used coconut oil plus almond butter at a 1:1 ratio?

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        November 09, 2020 at 9:44 am

        Hi! 🙂 Coconut oil is not an ingredient in this recipe, so I’m guessing that’s why it didn’t work out for you.

        Reply
    5. Jackie

      October 25, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      These brownies really turned out great with using what I had on hand. I subbed butternut squash for the bananas, powdered peanut butter for the peanut butter and added only 1/4 cup of lily’s chocolate chips. Straight out of the oven they were gooey, there was no inserting a knife and baking it until it came out clean. However after cooling and putting them in the fridge for the night they formed up into nice little fudgy brownies even with all those modifications. Perfect chocolate treat and super healthy too. Great recipe!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        October 26, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Thanks, Jackie! I’m happy those subs worked out well for you 🙂 Enjoy!!

        Reply
    6. Sophie

      May 18, 2020 at 5:17 am

      Hello! Iam from greece ! I love your recipes… i would like to ask… what is the what is the ratio of materials in grams?

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 18, 2020 at 10:33 am

        Hi, Sophie! Thank you 🙂 I am unfamiliar with measuring by weight, since I am based in the US. You can always google the conversions though 🙂

        Reply
    7. Malala

      May 17, 2020 at 11:39 pm

      Super quick and easy to do and so yummy! I was amazed by the texture it was moist like a regular brownie!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 18, 2020 at 10:32 am

        Hi, Malala! Thanks for the comment! I’m happy you enjoyed these protein brownies! 🙂

        Reply

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