Healthy Fudgy Brownie Protein Bars

Healthy Brownie Protein Bars — SO chocolaty & EASY to make! You only need 10 minutes! They taste like you're eating fudgy brownies for dessert... But they're a healthy snack! Only 76 calories & FULL of protein! ♡ homemade brownie protein bars. chocolate protein bars recipe. fudgy brownie protein bars. chocolate protein bars no bake. diy protein bars low carb. chocolate protein bars homemade healthy.

Yields: 6 bars

These healthy, protein-packed snack bars taste like fudgy brownies! They’re great for mid-morning and afternoon snacks or curbing any chocolate cravings. The bars will keep for at least 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Ingredients

¼ cup (28g) coconut flour (measured like this)
6 tbsp (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder (measured like this)
6 tbsp (30g) soy protein powder (see Notes!)
3 tbsp (37g) Truvia (see Notes!)
1 ½ tsp powdered stevia (see Notes!)
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
½ cup + 2 tbsp (150mL) unsweetened cashew milk, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp (14g) miniature chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a 9x5” loaf pan with parchment paper. (See photo in blog post above.)
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, Truvia, stevia, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, cashew milk, and vanilla. Add in the coconut flour mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan using a spatula, and gently press the remaining chocolate chips into the top. Chill for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

IMPORTANT PROTEIN POWDER NOTE – READ BEFORE BEGINNING: This recipe was specifically designed for this soy protein powder. Many protein powders behave differently, especially when it comes to absorbing moisture. If you substitute a different plant-based protein powder, you may need to add more protein powder if the dough is too wet OR more milk if the dough is too dry. Do not substitute whey-based protein powder; the bars will not set.

IMPORTANT MEASURING NOTE – READ BEFORE BEGINNING: Be very careful to measure the coconut flour, cocoa powder, and protein powder correctly, using this method or a kitchen scale. (← That’s the one I own and love!) Too much of these ingredients in the mixture will make your protein bars dry and crumbly, rather than soft and fudgy. Too much cocoa powder can also make your protein bars taste bitter, rather than rich and buttery.

SWEETENER NOTES + ALTERNATIVES: You're welcome to adjust the amount of powdered stevia to taste.

Any sweetener may be substituted in place of the Truvia and powdered stevia. You'll need the equivalent of 6-8 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Depending on the sweetener(s) that you use, you may need to adjust the amount of coconut flour or protein powder if the dough is too wet OR more milk if the dough is too dry.

COCONUT OIL ALTERNATIVE: Any neutral-tasting oil may be substitute. Melted unsalted butter or melted stick-style vegan butter may also be substituted.

MILK ALTERNATIVES: Any milk may be substituted for the cashew milk.

GLUTEN FREE OPTION: No modifications needed!

DAIRY FREE + VEGAN OPTION: Use vegan friendly miniature chocolate chips. (I like these.)

For more tips and answers to all other questions, including substitutions, see my Protein Powder Recipes: Tips & FAQ page.

{gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, clean eating, low fat, low calorie, high protein, sugar free}

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