March 22, 2022
Easy High Protein and Low Carb Valentine's Day Brownies- Keto-Friendly
Brownies make the perfect treat anytime, but especially for Valentine's Day. These low carb and keto friendly fudgy brownies contain 24 added grams of protein using just one extra ingredient.
This recipe can be made low-carb and keto-friendly by subbing out the ingredients below for your favorite alternative brand
This fudgy low carb brownie recipe takes only ten minutes to prep and only twenty-five minutes to bake! One batch makes sixteen high-protein, fudgy brownies that we guarantee you will devour.
These make the perfect healthy protein-packed brownies that can be enjoyed anytime as a low carb keto dessert!
Try this recipe with Chocolate Protein Milkshake.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Milkshake protein powder
- Two eggs (regular or flax)
- 1/4 cup sifted cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup M&M's
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. After mixed, add in an egg one by one, and then add in the vanilla extract until the mixture is combined.
- In another bowl, mix all dry ingredients until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring chocolate is in every scoop.
- Pour the keto brownies mix into a baking pan (line baking pan with parchment or spray with non-stick spray).
- Add in the M&M's evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until 95% cooked (use a toothpick to check doneness) on 350F.
- Let the batter cool (will continue to bake if slightly under baked) for ten minutes. Once cool, cut into squares.
- Voila, you have a healthy, non-GMO low carb brownie that is protein packed with 24 grams of carbs per serving.
Recipe and Image Credit: This recipe was created by Live Well Bake Often.