5 Ingredient Brownies

Fudgy + Flourless Protein Brownies with Just 5 Ingredients!

For this blog, we are sharing this 5 ingredient protein brownie recipe with you. These are a go-to when cutting out sweets and wanting a healthier alternative with some protein.

These brownies make the perfect sweet treat to satisfy any chocolate craving. They have almost a mousse-like texture but once they chill in the fridge they’re wonderfully rich, dense and decadent.

INGREDIENTS:

2  medium ripe bananas (240 g)

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (60 g)

1/2 cup cocoa powder (60 g)

1 scoop chocolate or vanilla vegan protein powder (30 g)

3 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips (45 g, plus 2–3 tbsp for sprinkling on top, if desired)

1/4 tsp sea salt, optional

1 tsp vanilla, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Prepare a standard-sized loaf pan with a light coating of oil or line with a strip of parchment paper so it sticks out over the edges. This will make it easy to lift the brownies out once they’re baked.

3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas into a smooth paste using a fork or immersion blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix into a thick batter. It will seem dry and powdery when you start mixing and may take 1-2 minutes of stirring until you have a wet batter.

4. Spread the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. The batter will be quite thick so use a spatula to spread evenly until flat.

5. Sprinkle evenly with an additional 2-3 tablespoon of chocolate chips. Optional but recommended! 

6. Bake the brownies for 20 minutes then let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. 

7. If you lined the pan with parchment, use the edges to lift the brownies out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Slice into 8 squares. If you didn’t use parchment, slice the brownies in the pan and pop them out one by one using a knife or fork.

8. Place them in the oven. After a few minutes, remove and use the back of a spoon to spread the melted chocolate chips. Place back in the oven.

The brownies will continue to firm once they cool and are best after they’ve chilled in the fridge.

Enjoy, and let us know if you try them!