Protein Brownies

Recipe posted in: Nutrisystem Food Hacks, Flex Meals & Snacks, Snacks, Snacks & Desserts, Snacks, Desserts

Calling all chocoholics! If you’re looking for a sweet way to get in your protein, these Healthy Protein Brownies are your answer. Fill your chocolate fix free of guilt with this five-step dessert recipe loaded with smart and satisfying ingredients.

To pack these moist, decadent brownies with flavor and nutrition, we incorporate Chocolate Nutrisystem Shake Mix into the batter with banana, applesauce, almond milk and baking soda. A sprinkle of chocolate chips before baking adds more of the rich, chocolaty flavor you love. After about 20 to 22 minutes in a 350-degree oven, you’ll be biting into your new favorite dessert.

Pro Tip: If you’re not a chocolate lover, make your protein brownies into protein blondies by swapping in Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix and white chocolate chips!

One serving of these Healthy Protein Brownies contains 110 calories and counts as half of a PowerFuel and one Extra on the Nutrisystem weight loss plan. Protein-packed PowerFuels are essential to your weight loss food plan.

Don’t deprive yourself of chocolate on your healthy weight loss diet! The Leaf Weight Loss Blog is filled with skinny versions of your favorite treats. Check out these other diet-friendly chocolate recipes:

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Servings: 6

Calories per Serving: 110

On Nutrisystem, Count As: ½ PowerFuel and 1 Extra

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium banana
  • 6 scoops (~3/4 cup) Chocolate Nutrisystem Shake Mix
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a small brownie pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Mash up the banana by hand or using a blender or food processor.
  3. Combine the rest of the ingredients with the banana except for the chocolate chips.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased brownie pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  5. Bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.
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