Edible Brownie Batter (Healthy)

Finished edible brownie batter in a bowl.

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Edible Brownie Batter (Healthy)

Craving rich, edible brownie batter but want to skip the raw eggs and refined sugar? This no-bake treat brings rich chocolate brownie flavor in 5 minutes using whole ingredients like almond butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: Servings

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Emmy Clinton

Ingredients

1 Cup Almond Butter
¾ Cup Maple Syrup
1 Cup Plant-Based Protein Powder chocolate or vanilla
½ Cup Cocoa Powder
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
½ Teaspoon Salt

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Instructions

Measure 1 cup almond butter, ¾ cup maple syrup, 1 cup chocolate protein powder, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ½ cup chocolate chips. Having everything ready makes mixing quick and easy.
In a large bowl, whisk almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and glossy. Add the protein powder and cocoa powder, stirring until the mixture forms a thick, fudgy brownie dough.
Check the batter's texture. It should be similar to the consistency of cookie dough. If too thick, add maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time; if too thin, add more protein or cocoa powder. Fold in chocolate chips.
Taste the batter and adjust the sweetness or chocolate intensity as needed. Eat by the spoonful or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the texture firm up slightly.

Notes

Choosing Almond Butter: I recommend using smooth, runny almond butter in this recipe. Chunky or thick almond butters won't give you the right brownie dough consistency.
Types of Protein Powder: I prefer to use plant-based protein powders as they yield a softer batter. If using whey protein, you may want to start with ¾ cup of protein powder instead of 1 cup because the whey protein will absorb more liquid.
Texture Control: If the brownie dough is too thick, add maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time until you have a consistency similar to that of cookie dough; if it's too thin, add more protein powder or cocoa powder.

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