Decadent high-protein Chocolate brownie bites
Chocolate desserts don't have to be off-limits when you're focusing on health and fitness. In fact, with a few smart ingredient swaps, you can enjoy rich, indulgent chocolate treats that actually support your goals rather than derail them.
The secret to these brownie bites lies in working with primarily whole-food ingredients. Instead of refined sugars, we rely on ripe bananas to provide natural sweetness, moisture, and a boost of whole-food carbohydrates. To make them truly macro-friendly, we add a quality protein powder, transforming what would usually be a high-fat, high-sugar confection into a high-protein power snack.
Because the macros are so balanced, these brownie bites aren't just for evening cravings—they're versatile enough to eat any time of the day. One of our favourite ways to serve them is alongside a bowl of thick Greek-style soy yoghurt and a handful of fresh berries for a quick, delicious, high-protein breakfast.
Here is everything you need to make a batch:
The recipe…
Macros (per batch)
1180 kcal, protein 65g, carbs 109g, fat 55g
Ingredients:
3 medium bananas
65g peanut butter
25g cocoa powder
60g chocolate protein powder
3 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Method:
Preheat the oven to 175 C/350 F.
Mash the bananas.
Mix in the peanut butter.
Add the cocoa powder and protein powder and mix again.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Add the mixture to a mini muffin silicone tray and bake for 25 minutes.
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