Easy Protein Brownies (Vegan Recipe)
These easy vegan protein brownies contain only 110 calories per portion, and do not need a food processor. These beauties are amazingly yummy, healthy, vegan, gluten free, naturally protein rich, refined sugar-free, and have a nut free option. I’ve added also an optional cashew cream recipe at the end!
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This is a fantastic idea to use those bananas that are going bad instead of just making the typical banana bread. Because this recipe is much healthier than most brownie recipes, it can be eaten as breakfast or as a healthy snack…. oh… did I mention they are amazingly chewy??
Easy Protein Brownie
This brownie was born during our isolation time due to the corona virus. I wanted a quick and easy recipe that everyone could enjoy at home!! I am a fan of brownies but I definitely prefer to make them at home to monitor the ingredients and to keep them healthy. If you love chocolate and bananas, like me, you will really enjoy this treat! I love this recipe because it’s:
Healthier than most brownie recipes I’ve seen.
Super quick and easy to make.
Naturally high in protein.
Incredibly tasty.
A family pleaser.
Only 6 Simple Ingredients
Bananas
Nut butter
Cocoa powder
Lupin flour
Maple syrup
Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Lupin flour: Love it and is 40% protein. However, keep in mind lupin beans come from the same family as peanuts.
Sweetener: While I use maple syrup for this recipe you can use agave instead, or any sweetener you have. You will probably need to adjust the amount based on the type of sweetener you use though.
Dark chocolate chips: I make this recipe with chips when I am going to share it, but I skip them when I make it for myself. Your call!
How to Make Easy Protein Brownies?
You need a mixing bowl and a baking pan.
Mash the bananas
Add everything else and pour evenly into baking pan
Put it in the oven til cooked throughly!
Wait for it to cool down, enjoy!
This Easy Protein Brownie Is
Gluten free
Egg-free
Dairy-free (without butter)
Healthier than most brownie recipes I’ve seen
Refined sugar-free
Easy and fast to make
Amazing as dessert, breakfast, or snack
Please let me know if you make it!! Rate it and comment below. I love to hear about your creations too and any alterations you might make to the ingredients.
Also, don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @veggielation and #veggielation because I would love to see your take on this recipe!
Thanks!!!
Easy Protein Brownies
These easy vegan protein brownies contain only 110 calories per portion, and do not need a food processor. These beauties are amazingly yummy, healthy, vegan, gluten free, naturally protein rich, refined sugar-free, and have a nut free option. I’ve added also an optional cashew cream recipe at the end!
Ingredients (US Customary)
- 3 medium bananas (1 1/4 cup mashed)
- 3 tbs nut butter (or sunflower butter or tahini)
- 1/2 cup 100% cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup lupin flour (or chickpea flour)
- 3 tbs maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Ingredients (Metric)
- 375 grs bananas (1 1/4 cup mashed)
- 3 tbs nut butter (or sunflower butter or tahini)
- 50 grs 100% cocoa powder
- 60 grs lupin flour (or chickpea flour)
- 3 tbs maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 45 grs chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C).
- In a bowl, mash the bananas and then stir in the rest of the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, until smooth.
- Add the chocolate chips by folding them into the mix.
- Slightly grease a baking pan.
- Pour the batter evenly and bake for 18-20 minutes (I baked them for 20 and they came out with perfect texture!). My baking pan is 9”x9” BTW.
- Remove from the oven and be patient. Wait for the brownies to cool before eating. Worth the wait, I promise.
Notes
Toppings: home made cashew cream, creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate.
Cashew cream: 3/4 cup cashews, 3 tbs powdered sugar, 1/3 cup water. Method: Throw everything in the food processor until smooth. Faster if you soak the cashews beforehand, and if you do so you will need less water.
Maple syrup: you might want to skip the maple syrup if your bananas are sweet enough, taste the mix the decide!
Banana replacement: this recipe should work ok with mashed sweet potato instead of bananas.
Nut butter: I used peanut butter this time and loved the result.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 brownie
Servings: 9
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 110 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 4g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrates 18g | 7% | |
| Fiber 4g | 14% | |
| Sugar 9g | 23% | |
| Protein 5g | 6% | |
*Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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