Description
These Healthy Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie Bites are rich, fudgy, flourless, and packed with protein. Made with hazelnuts, cocoa, and chocolate protein powder, they deliver all the indulgence of a bakery brownie in a wholesome bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups hazelnuts
1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or mini muffin pan.
2. Blend hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground.
3. Add protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Pulse to combine.
5. Add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
6. Blend until a thick brownie batter forms.
7. Fold in chocolate chips.
8. Spread batter into prepared pan or divide into muffin cups.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until set around the edges.
10. Cool completely before slicing or removing from the pan.
11. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Do not overbake for the fudgiest texture.
Allow brownie bites to cool completely before serving.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg