Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Brownies
Moist and fudgy protein powder brownies are topped with homemade chocolate ganache and swirls of creamy peanut butter in this crowd-favorite treat! Do yourself a favor and whip up a batch of these Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies.
Servings: 16
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend
- 8 oz bittersweet dark chocolate chips
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Topping
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter generously scooped
Instructions
Make the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan with parchment, set aside.
- Add chocolate chips to large glass bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove stir. Microwave for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir peanut butter and Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate and protein powder to peanut butter mix, stirring till blended.
- Add vanilla extract, salt, and eggs, until completely blended.
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the brownies is set in the center, taking care, not to over bake. Remove from oven and set aside.
Add the Topping
- In a medium glass bowl add chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and microwave an additional minute. Remove and stir until smooth.
- Pour over the brownie and use back of a spoon or offset spatula to smooth to the edges.
- Drop peanut butter in pea size drops all over warm chocolate.
- Using a toothpick, spread peanut butter through chocolate as it melts.
- Set brownies in the freezer to set chocolate for 15 minutes or until chocolate hardens, or set in the refrigerator for 2 hours until set.
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- To Store: Refrigerate extras in an airtight container and enjoy within 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving if desired.
- To Freeze: Place brownies onto a lined baking sheet and freeze until topping is frozen solid. Transfer frozen brownies to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before enjoying.