20 Protein Brownies That You’ll Love to the Last Bite

Triple Chocolate Cherry Protein Brownies

Whether you have a bunch of fresh cherries, or stashed some in the freezer to enjoy past summer, they’ll make a great addition to baked goods. And they’ll help this low-fat, low-sugar brownie become an indulgent treat.

It also helps that these fruity brownies have a fudgy texture and taste like black forest cake with slivered almonds on top.

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Chocolate PB2 Protein Brownies

Looks can be deceiving. On the outside these appear to be the kind of homemade frosted brownie that kids would go wild for at a bake sale. But take a look at these macros, and you’ll see they’re not the buttery, sugary baked good you’d expect them to be.

That’s because these flourless brownies use chocolate protein powder and then are topped with a peanut butter Greek yogurt frosting.

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Pure Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars

Although this is really a protein bar, it’s chocolatey and fudgy enough to be a healthy brownie. The chewy texture comes from dates, which also act as a wholesome sweetener.

They’re blended with walnuts and almonds to make a kind of dough, so they’ll have a texture like some store-bought bars including Pure and Larabar.

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Mocha Brownie Protein Bars

These protein bars are perfect for the morning because they’ll give you a jolt of coffee along with the nutrition you need. And you don’t even have to bake them.

If you have a cup leftover in your coffeemaker in the morning, stir it together with oats, cocoa powder, and protein powder to chill in the fridge for a post-workout snack or tomorrow’s breakfast.

Just be sure to use a plant-based protein for this one; otherwise you’ll end up with more of a brownie-flavored cookie dough (which is delicious too).

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Post-Workout Sweet Potato Brownies

Not every workout has to be followed up with a protein shake. And once you snack on a post-workout brownie, you’ll have a hard time going back to the packaged bars.

This recipe doesn’t even include any protein powder – just quinoa flour, sweet potato, and eggs. That means these don’t have as much protein as a scoop of whey, but they’re a great snack to tide you over between the gym and dinner.

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Raspberry Chocolate Protein Brownies

Yes, you can have dessert and even go back for seconds.

These brownies have real raspberries mixed in, which adds natural sweetness as well as vitamin C. The real beauty of this recipe, however, is the mix of oats and chocolate protein powder to stand in for white flour.

On top of that, half a cup of applesauce replaces a stick of butter.

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Cappuccino Cream Cheese Protein Brownies

If you love rich, creamy desserts, this is the brownie for you. It’s like a morning latte served up on a brownie.

This recipe uses coffee-flavored protein powder to make these brownies taste like a cappuccino, but you can use vanilla or chocolate whey if that’s more convenient. Simply mix in instant coffee granules, or reduce the butter or Greek yogurt a bit so you can add brewed coffee or espresso.

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Red Velvet Protein Brownies

Is it a slice of cake, or is it a brownie? Why not have both with these red velvet brownies topped off with peanut butter cream cheese frosting.

If you prefer to go with a classic cream cheese frosting, you can leave out the PB2 and mix in vanilla whey protein powder until the frosting gets to the right consistency. Either way, you’ll end up with delicious red velvet brownies that are colored with beets instead of artificial dye.

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Mint Protein Brownie

Just hearing someone say “Girl Scout” can start up cravings for cookies, but there are healthier, more convenient ways to get your chocolate mint fix.

Although these protein brownies won’t be crunchy like the cookies, you’ll still get to enjoy the refreshing sense of mint with a rich chocolate brownie that you can sink your teeth into. That makes for more mindful eating than cookies, which can be wolfed down by the handful.

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Cheesecake Black Bean Brownies

Although these won’t replace your protein bar, flourless brownies made from black beans are a good source of nutrients.

Wheat does contain a little protein, but using black beans instead will net you even more. While whole-wheat flour has a protein-to-carb ratio of 1:8, black beans have 2 grams of protein per 6 grams of carbs. And the flavor of black beans will make the chocolate brownies even richer – as will those mini chocolate chips on top.

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Four-Ingredient Protein Brownies

Healthy brownies with just four ingredients? Sign me up.

These loaded with nutrients from bananas, peanut butter, and protein powder. But neither the convenience nor the macros are the best part.

When they come out of the oven and cool off, they have the look and texture of any standard brownie – right down to the shiny, cracked top.

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Pumpkin Protein Brownies

For chewy brownies that offer a taste of fall, just add pumpkin. The butter and oil that you’d usually mix into baked goods can often be substituted with pureed fruit, including apples, bananas, and pumpkins.

So if you’re craving brownies and don’t have a can of pumpkin in your pantry, you can use another fruit or – in keeping with the autumn theme – try butternut squash.

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Extra Dark Walnut Fudge Protein Brownies

Smother anything in dark chocolate frosting, and it’s no longer going to look like a healthy snack.

However, these are protein brownies with more chocolatey protein spread on top for a win-win whether you’re in the mood for a post-workout bite or a healthy dessert. And even with the frosting, each one brownie contains less than 100 calories.

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Vanilla Swirl Protein Brownies

Everyone will want to grab one of these gluten-free brownies with this vanilla cream cheese swirl on top.

The list of ingredients may surprise eaters, so let them take a bite before you reveal that they’re made from almond flour, Greek yogurt, and chocolate whey. If you aren’t so worried about the macros, you can use granulated sugar for 170 calories per brownie.

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Tiramisu Protein Blondies

These tiramisu brownies are out of this world in terms of nutrition and presentation.

Sure, they won’t form perfectly neat squares, but that adds to the tiramisu style because they’re soft like ladyfinger cookies soaked in espresso. Instead of sugary cookies, however, these tiramisu brownies are made from chickpeas, coconut flour, and protein powder.

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Chilli Chocolate No-Bake Protein Brownies

Not all brownies have to get baked in the oven. And that doesn’t mean making a standard brownie batter and simply eating it by the spoonful.

These raw protein brownies aren’t cakey or fudgy. Instead they’re chewy with whey protein, sugar, and ground flaxseed mixed with melted chocolate. And they have a kick from the chili chocolate, although plain dark chocolate will work too.

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Protein Brownies

For super healthy brownies, swap out the flour for protein powder, and use an all-natural low-calorie sweetener like stevia or xylitol. It’ll affect the texture so the brownies are less crumbly, although you’ll still get lots of chocolate flavor.

As with other baked goods, the kind of whey protein you use will determine the texture. These brownies are made with a plant-based protein blend; if you want to substitute whey, be aware it can absorb liquid differently, so you might have to use a little more or less than the recipe calls for.

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Protein Mug Brownie

A whole pan of freshly baked brownies can be too tempting, And even when they’re full of protein and other wholesome ingredients, overindulging means not just a stomachache but too many calories for a snack.

When your willpower against chocolate is running low, grab a mug. Then fill it with cocoa powder, a touch of chocolate protein powder, and applesauce. You’ll also need baking powder to get it to rise, enough milk to make a brownie batter, and your sweetener of choice. Stick it in the microwave for a minute and a half, and get a spoon.

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Salted Caramel Protein Blondies

All brownies should have chocolate in them, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make a light alternative like these blondies.

You can add the salted caramel flavor with an extract, or if doesn’t make a big difference to add a few grams of fat, replace 1/4 cup of the Greek yogurt with brown butter. And if you can’t get a hold of lucuma powder, try using coconut flour, almond meal, or maca powder instead.

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Hemp Protein Brownie Muffins

These chocolate muffins have enough richness to satisfy intense brownie cravings. And they’re flourless with just five ingredients, including chopped dark chocolate, eggs, and coconut sugar.

These are still more like dessert than breakfast, but with the boost of using hemp protein instead of flour, you’re getting close to 10 grams of protein per chocolate snack.

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