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Low-Calorie Protein Brownies with Banana – Guilt-Free, Fudgy, and Delicious

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These low-calorie banana protein brownies are fudgy, naturally sweet, and packed with chocolate flavor. Perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about ¾ cup)

  • 1 egg (or flax egg)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp peanut or almond butter (optional)

  • 12 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ cup chocolate or unflavored protein powder

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • Pinch of salt

  • 23 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.

  2. In a bowl, mash bananas. Mix in egg, vanilla, nut butter, and sweetener.

  3. Stir in cocoa, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Add milk if needed.

  4. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

  5. Spread into pan and bake 18–22 minutes.

  6. Cool completely before slicing. Store in fridge for 4–5 days or freeze.

Notes

  • Use sweet protein powder and skip added sugar for fewer calories.

  • For vegan, use flax egg and plant-based protein.

  • Chill before slicing for fudgier texture.