I actually thought up this recipe while laying in bed… after eating, like, 800 Mini Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups leftover from Halloween. I seriously haven’t been able to keep my hand out of the bag. They’re that incredible. Clearly, I was inspired by the flavor combo, but I also had some canned pumpkin that I wanted to use up. Yea, I know… I’m kind of weird obsessed with not wasting food, so I sometimes think about what’s in my fridge at random times of day. Ok, not normal.
Anyway, I’m loving all things peanut butter + chocolate lately, so, naturally, Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Brownies seemed like the perfect recipe. And, guys, these single-serving brownies couldn’t be easier to make– just mix up the batter, pour into ramekins, and nuke in the microwave. Easy as that! And, of course, the melted peanut butter and chocolate is truly to die for. Enjoy!
Macro-Friendly Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Brownies
Ingredients
1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup PB2 (powered peanut butter)
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup liquid egg whites
1/8 cup honey
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
4 tsp creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Combine protein powder, PB2, pumpkin, egg whites, honey, and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl. Divide batter into 4 microwave-safe ramekins. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and then add one teaspoon of peanut butter to the middle of each one.
Nutrition
- Calories: 173
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 16
Microwave each ramekin for 35 seconds (longer or shorter depending on how gooey you like your brownies). Grab a spoon and enjoy!
Tip: Store batter in the fridge and wait to cook it until you’re ready to eat.
P.S. If you’re a peanut butter lover, be sure to check out this blog post!
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31 Comments
I’ve totally been making something similar in the microwave with just PB2 (basically PB2, baking powder, baking soda and chocolate chips) but I think these would serve a crew and be even more delicious!
Brownies are my happy place, and these sound great!
These look so good! I love how easy they are to make – and, of course, that they are healthy! 🙂
These sound great.
I, too, have an unhealthy obsession with using all spare ingredients in the fridge. I hate wasting food (channeling my grandmother, I guess).
OMG, I am making these!!!!!
Yum…. my favorite sweet combo! Love this.
These look AMAZING and I highly appreciate that they’re not sweetened with anything artificial. The macros are on point, too! It seems like most one-serving, macro-friendly mug cakes out there have some sort of splenda or whatever in them. Can’t wait to try this!
Oh my goodness what a perfect pre-workout snack! Before I saw the ingredient list I could not tell that these little brownies were healthy. Love that they are made in ramekins too. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Tina – I’ve never bought powdered peanut butter. Is the recipe the same using regular peanut butter (1/2 cup)? Thanks!
Maybe! Let me know if you try it!! 🙂
Yum. this looks so good. I know, I’m weird about wasting food too. 🙂
All ingredients added to my grocery list, I can’t wait to try these!! They look so yummy & since I’m single, nothing gets wasted or over-eaten :).
These look amazing. Can’t wait to try them!
I love brownies! I’ve been searching for a good healthy recipe for brownies. This other recipe I found is for (healthy) fudge brownies. Have you tried making brownies using honey, cocoa powder, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, olive oil, unsweetened applesauce, and pure vanilla extract. Thanks for the easy recipes!
What a great giveaway! I entered 🙂
I am definitely trying this and will substitute almond butter for PB(allergies). thanks. Great recipes on this site. – Anna
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So I know you don’t love chocolate sfh, which kind do you use for chocolate?
I used SFH. Mal only likes the chocolate, so we always have it in the house and it doesn’t taste as “soapy” when it’s mixed into a recipe. 🙂
Ahhhh thanks. That’s great because I have a whole bag I wasn’t sure how to use!
Tried these tonight with the sfh. SO good! Yay!
Hi, Tina
Thanks for sharing such a delicious brownie recipe. Actually, I was searching for some yummy recipe ideas for the upcoming holidays and here it is!
Thanks again for the recipe. I will have to try it soon!
Donna Scott
Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Brownies are dense and decadent and loaded with protein gluten-free recipe. i love this recipe. thanks for sharing dear.
Would this work in a loaf pan with the pb swirled in instead?
It might! I’ve never tried it before, but it probably will! 🙂
This sounds so yummy!! I don’t have a microwave. Do you know if I could cook in the oven and if so what temp and time?
Thank you for your help!!
Erija
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This sounds so yummy!! I don’t have a microwave. Do you know if I could cook in the oven and if so what temp and time?
Thank you for your help!!
Erika
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Looking forward to trying this but the macros come out different when plugged into MyFitnessPal