High Protein Vegan Chocolate Brownies

Indulge guilt-free with these High Protein Vegan Chocolate Brownies—rich, fudgy, and packed with wholesome ingredients! Perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers, this recipe uses creamy peanut butter, vegan chocolate protein powder, and flaxseeds to deliver a plant-based protein boost in every bite. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and studded with dark chocolate chips, these brownies are free from refined sugar, gluten (if using certified oat flour), and dairy, making them suitable for diverse dietary needs. They’re quick and easy to prepare, ready in just 40 minutes, and perfect as a post-workout snack, a lunchbox treat, or a decadent dessert. With their moist, chocolatey texture and optional crunchy walnut topping, these high-protein brownies prove that vegan baking can be both nutritious and utterly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 cup unsweetened peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed)
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup vegan chocolate protein powder
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with coconut oil.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water to make a flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Add the prepared flax egg to the wet ingredients and mix to combine.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together the oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and vegan chocolate protein powder to remove any clumps.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick, smooth batter forms.

Step 7

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using).

Step 8

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake).

Step 10

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.

Step 11

Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1013.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3893.9

Total Fat 221.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1941.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 90.4g	0%
Total Sugars 171.0g
Protein 198.9g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 1005.0mg	0%
Iron 61.3mg	0%
Potassium 5081.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 34.9%