Mint Chocolate Protein Brownies
These mint chocolate protein brownies are the best guilt-free dessert! With 14 grams of protein per bar, they make the perfect snack to keep you full for hours.
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
Brownies
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 scoops unflavored whey protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 9 tbsp egg whites
- 3 tbsp Stevia
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
- 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup
- green food coloring
Chocolate Layer
- 1/2 cup zero sugar chocolate chips
Instructions
- For the brownies: Add flour, whey protein, cocoa powder, salt, and Stevia in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until no clumps remain.
- Combine Greek yogurt, egg whites, and vanilla extract with the dry ingredients. Whisk until a thick brownie batter forms.
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Transfer brownie batter to a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper and bake for 16 minutes.
- Allow brownies to cool for 30 minutes before adding frosting.
- For the mint frosting layer: Place cream cheese in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 20-30 second intervals in the microwave and stir until fully softened.
- Combine softened cream cheese with the Greek yogurt, mint extract, maple syrup, and green food coloring. Whisk ingredients to make the frosting.
- For the chocolate layer: Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 20-30 second intervals in the microwave and stir periodically.
- Spread melted chocolate on top of mint frosting layer. Allow the chocolate to harden in the refrigerator for 1 hour before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
