Coffee Protein Brownies Recipe
This recipe fuses the rich taste of coffee with protein-packed ingredients to create decadent brownies that satisfy cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup protein powder chocolate or vanilla
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup brewed coffee cooled
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: chocolate chips for extra fudginess
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix eggs, maple syrup, coffee, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Add Chocolate Chips
- If you're feeling adventurous, fold in chocolate chips for an extra treat.
- Pour into Pan
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Cut
- Let the brownies cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin B12: 10%
- Vitamin D: 4%
- Magnesium: 6%
Additional Notes
- For extra coffee flavor, add a tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the batter.
- These brownies freeze well, so feel free to make a double batch and stash some away for later.
- Try experimenting with different protein flavors or add-ins, like nuts or dried fruit, for variety. Enjoy these brownies as a post-workout treat or whenever you need a little pick-me-up!