Protein Brownie Bites w/ Coach Kiki

Did someone say... BROWNIES?! 😮

I mean, who doesn't like brownies? Better yet, who doesn't like brownies with a bit of extra gainz on top? Yep, I've whipped up another concoction to get your tastes buds going crazy - without feeling the guilt that you just ate an entire pan of brownies!

MINI PROTEIN BROWNIE BITES

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 Scoop Max Effort Protein (I used S’mores - any flavor or plant works)

2 tbsp Unsweetened Dark Cocoa Powder

2 tbsp Peanut Butter, or nut butter of your choice

¼ cup Unsweetened Applesauce

Graham Crackers or other mix-ins/topping as desired

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F

Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray

Mix all ingredients together to form a batter

Add 1 tbsp batter to each mini muffin cavity

Bake for 5-6 minutes - you want it to be gooey, so don’t overbake!

NUTRITION

50 Cals - 6g Protein, 3g Carbs, 32g Fat - F (makes 8 bites)

PLANT PROTEIN NO BAKE BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS:

1 Scoop Max Effort Plant Protein

2 tbsp Chocolate Chips (I used Lily's Chocolate Chips)

2 tbsp Nut Butter, your choice

2 tbsp Sugar Free Syrup (or other sweetened syrup like agave/honey)

1 tsp Vanilla

3 tbsp Cocoa OR Cacao Powder

3.5 tbsp canned pumpkin or unsweetened applesauce

DIRECTIONS

Microwave the chocolate chips, syrup and peanut butter until fully melted and combined (about 30 seconds)

Add the pumpkin and cocoa until smooth

Then stir in the protein powder until a soft dough forms

Shape into a rectangle on parchment paper and place in the fridge for an hour to set

Optional Frosting: Melt an additional tbsp of chocolate chips and syrup together and spread on top

Cut into bars and enjoy! (Keep leftovers in fridge)

NUTRITION

32g Protein, 52g Carbs, 32g Fat - F(entire batch)

**I made mine into 6 individual servings