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This edible Protein Brownie Batter is the perfect solution to your cravings. Rich and chocolatey, it tastes so delicious that you won’t guess it fits in your macros. It’s low carb and has over 31 g of protein!
I love my homemade protein brownies. But hey, if I can eat them with the spoon…That’s even better. Would you also prefer an edible batter?
This high protein brownie batter is the solution. Made with just 5 ingredients and no sugar, it packs 31 grams of protein in a spoonable treat. This is one of my to-go recipes for when I crave something sweet after dinner, and want to stay in my macros.
Why you will this recipe
- Quick and easy – One bowl, 5 ingredients, and 2 minutes. You won’t need any mixer, oven or fancy ingredient.
- Healthy and high protein – This chocolate protein dough is sugar-free, eggless, gluten-free, and low carb. Plus, it has 31 g of protein.
- Sweet and chocolatey – Just like the real thing!
- Versatile and customizable – Add chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or swap protein powders. It goes well for post workout snacks, late-night desserts, and even breakfast.
The ingredients
These easy protein brownie batter require just 5 ingredients. Here are more details, and you can find precise quantities in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Protein powder – You can choose whey, casein, or vegan protein powder (I used whey). I recommend chocolate, brownie or vanilla flavors, but also natural (unflavored) works. Ensure your protein powder is added sugar-free.
- Oat flour – It helps bind the batter and provides stability. While almond flour is a low carb replacement, you cannot eat other flours raw.
- Cocoa powder – Choose unsweetened cocoa powder. It has no sugar, is healthier and keto-friendly.
- Almond butter – It adds richness and improves the texture. You can swap it for creamy peanut butter (natural), cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter if allergic to nuts.
- Milk of choice – Either dairy or nondairy milk works. For fewer calories, I like unsweetened almond milk and cashew milk.
Important: Do not use all purpose or whole-wheat flour. Unlike oats, regular flours cannot be eaten raw. To avoid food poisoning, stick to oat flour or blanched almond flour.
Dietary adaptations
- Keto – Swap oat flour for blanched almond flour. If necessary, sweeten with monk fruit or stevia.
- Vegan – Use plant based protein powder and dairy-free milk.
- Low calorie – Replace regular peanut butter with powdered peanut butter stirred in little water. Also, be mindful about add-ins like chocolate chips.
- Gluten-free – Stick to certified gluten-free rolled oats and protein powder.
- Nut-free – Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini.
How to make protein brownie batter
- Combine ingredients – In a bowl, combine protein powder with oat flour, cocoa powder, and almond butter.
- Mix – Pour in 2 tbsp of milk, then stir and add more milk until the batter reaches a smooth consistency. The quantity of milk depends on protein powder used.
- Add extras – Optionally, fold through some chocolate chips.
- Serve – Serve immediately, or place in a food container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Recipe tips
- Use a good protein powder – Choose a reputable brand, with quality ingredients and a flavor you like. Besides that, ensure it has no added sugar or artificial ingredients.
- Adjust consistency – Whey mixes easily, but casein and plant proteins are more absorbent. Start with little milk and add more just until the protein brownie batter gets smooth.
- Adjust sweetness – Flavored protein powders are usually already sweetened (naturally, without sugar). But if you use unflavored options or have the sweet tooth, you may need a bit of sweetener like maple syrup.
- Customize to your likings – For more flavor and texture, stir in 1 tbsp of chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, diced protein bars, or crumbled protein cookies.
Storage directions
- To store – After making, place any leftover in a small airtight food container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- To freeze – Place leftovers in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! This recipe is made with oat flour and no eggs, so it’s completely safe to eat raw. Just don’t swap oat flour with all-purpose or whole wheat flour, which aren’t safe to eat uncooked.
A serving has approximately 275 calories, 31.3 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 12.4 g of fat. Please keep in mind that precise nutritional values of your batter may vary. For accuracy, I recommend calculating your own.
Spoon it straight from the bowl, or get creative. I love it post workout, as a high protein dessert, or snack. You can also add it into yogurt, spread over rice cakes, or use as a topping for protein pancakes. The options are endless!
More high protein brownie recipes
- Greek yogurt protein brownies
- Low calorie banana protein brownies
- Flourless protein brownies
- Cottage cheese brownies
Easy Protein Edible Brownie Batter
Ingredients
- 1 scoop (30 g) protein powder , chocolate recommended
- 2 tbsp oat flour , or almond flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter, or peanut butter
- 2 to 6 tbsp milk of choice , as needed, based on protein powder
- chocolate chips , optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine protein powder with oat flour, cocoa powder, and almond butter.
- Pour in 2 tbsp of milk, then stir and add more milk until the batter reaches a smooth consistency. The quantity of milk depends on protein powder used.
- Optionally, fold through some chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately, or place in a food container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- I used chocolate whey protein powder, but any other type of protein (like casein or vegan) works.
- Casein and plant protein powders are more absorbent, so you may need more milk. Whey mixes more easily, so you may need less liquid.
- If using unflavored protein powder, adjust the taste with a touch of maple syrup or sweetener.
- Nutritional values are estimates, and they may vary based on protein powder brands or add-ins. For accuracy, I recommend calculating your own.
- Optional chocolate chips are not included in the calculation.
Dude, I never come back to leave ratings on these things. It’s not usually my thing. I’ve made this, I kid you not, 3 times in the past 2 days. It hits the sweetness craving like nothing else I’ve tried (I add half a teaspoon of sweetener, my protein powder is not very sweet so the cocoa powder tastes a little too much like cocoa powder w/o it lol) and it’s so filling I don’t even go looking for more snacks after. This is an incredible recipe, tastes exactly like brownie batter. Thanks, man!
I do use a vegan vanilla protein powder, so if anyone else looking to try this is anti-chocolate protein powder, you’re probably safe to use whatever you have on hand. Honestly, I think this would be absolutely killer with peanut butter flavored protein!
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback—it made my day! I love that you’ve made the recipe your own, and the peanut butter protein idea sounds incredible. So glad it’s hitting the spot for your cravings! 🙌
I no joke have made this almost every single day as a sweet treat. I feel like I am still sticking to my goals and satisfying my sweet tooth. Thank you for this recipe!! I don’t like artificial sweeteners so I add a little bit of agave and it’s perfect.
Hey!
Thank you SO much for your feedback, I am incredibly glad to hear that you like my high protein brownie batter recipe. It’s definitely perfect to satisfy the sweet tooth, I agree 😉
Have a great day,
Matteo
Thank you for your idea of how to make recipe including protein powder! ?
Hey dear Liza,
Thank you very very much for your words. It really means a lot to me❤️