Made in just 5 minutes, this Protein Brownie Batter Recipe is thick, fudgy, and safe to eat by the spoonful. With zero baking and no chalky "protein" taste, it's a high-protein snack that doubles as dessert.
"So glad I came across this edible brownie butter recipe! It tasted amazing, I cannot wait to make it again." -Kate
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 3
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 142 kcals and 10 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Protein powder, cacao powder, vegan Butter, and dairy-free yogurt.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This edible brownie batter is rich, chocolatey, and ready in minutes, making it the perfect high-protein snack or quick dessert when a craving hits.
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Looking for something rich and indulgent, but don’t want to blow up your goals? This healthy brownie batter recipe is my go-to fix (and if you want something baked instead, my banana protein brownies are always a hit). I make it when the “I need chocolate NOW” craving hits, but I still want something that actually fuels me, because mom life does not wait for willpower.
It whips up fast with ingredients you probably already have, and you can eat it straight off a spoon, spread it on rice cakes, or dip something crunchy into the yogurt brownie batter for the ultimate snack-dessert mashup (similar vibe to my high-protein pumpkin pudding). Honestly, it’s the exact idea behind my Strong and Sweet Protein Guide: dessert-style treats that feel indulgent but still help you stay on track.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ultra thick: This isn't a creamy dip. This high-protein edible brownie batter has a thick and fudgy texture that's pure indulgence.
Safe to eat: Since the brownie batter doesn't contain raw eggs or anything rpe-treated, the recipe is safe to eat anytime, even while pregnant (check out more healthy desserts for pregnancy).
Quick prep: You only need 5 minutes for this edible brownie batter to come together, and with so many variations, you can make it seem new each time.
Ingredients and Substitutions
With only seven ingredients, you probably have everything you need on hand to make this protein dessert recipe (so long as you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry).
- Gluten-free 1:1 baking flour: This ingredient gives the dip a much better “brownie” feel to the batter.
- Cacao powder: Though cocoa powder can be used, cacao comes with so many more health benefits! Learn more about the difference between cacao and cocoa powder. However, you can omit this if you're using a chocolate protein powder.
- Dairy-free melted butter: For that classic brownie feel, use butter and not oil. I like to use a vegan butter that doesn’t contain seed oils, but that’s my personal preference.
- Dairy-free yogurt: Any brand should work, but know that if you use a Greek yogurt, you'll need to add more of it to thin the texture a bit. It will give more protein, though. Use any extra for this Greek yogurt protein pudding.
- Protein powder: Originally made with vegan protein powder, which causes a super-thick texture. Each protein powder will result in a slightly different taste and texture, so you may need to play around a bit.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
You can use this edible protein brownie batter (just like these vegan heart shaped cupcakes) for just about anything: movie night, Christmas, and parties. The best part about it is that you can add anything to make it festive.
- For dipping: If you want to dip into this brownie batter, you need to add 2-3 more tablespoons of Greek yogurt to the dip. From there, apples and pretzels are our favorites.
- Mix-ins: Into the batter, add mini chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, or sprinkles, depending on the occasion. This works for crunchy treats like honey rice krispie treats, too.
- Chocolate lovers: Mix espresso powder into the brownie batter for a mocha-like flavor.
How To Make The Protein Brownie Batter Recipe
Step 1: In a small bowl, mix the protein powder, baking flour, and cacao powder.
Step 2: One by one add in the liquid ingredients and mix until thick and sticky.
Step 3: Add in any optional fixings.
Step 4: Serve immediately as is or with pretzels or apples to spread.
Expert Tips To Make It
The kind of protein powder you choose will make a difference to the texture and flavor of the no-bake protein brownie batter (learn more about choosing a protein powder for your goals).
- Vegan protein powder: Absorbs the most liquid, so you may need extra Greek yogurt to reach your favorite consistency.
- Whey protein or collagen: This will blend easily (learn more about what collagen powder is) and will result in a thinner, more spreadable batter.
- Beef protein: I recently switched to beef isolate protein powder for health reasons and love it. In this recipe, Paleo Pro would be best as it'll blend better. Equip protein will taste delicious, but make the batter ultra-sticky.
As is, the recipe is sweet but not too sweet, and it will depend a bit on your protein powder, just like a vegan mug brownie. If you have a sweet tooth, add in ½ tbs of cane sugar to the mixture.
The Greek yogurt brownie batter tastes best when freshly made. If you store it in the fridge, you'll want to wrap the container in plastic wrap and know that it will thicken quite a bit and become a bit "crusted" on top.
Protein Brownie Batter FAQs
So long as there are no eggs in the brownie batter mixture, it is safe to eat. This protein brownie batter contains only ingredients that you can eat uncooked.
Though you may be able to, this edible brownie batter is best eaten raw. If you cook it, it will most likely turn out very dry as there are not a lot of wet ingredients.
Though you can use a different protein powder, it will alter the texture of the edible brownie batter. Vegan protein powder absorbs a lot of liquid which is what holds this brownie batter protein dip together. Using whey protein will change that.
If your protein brownie batter is too thick, add more yogurt to the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
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High Protein Edible Brownie Batter
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbs Vegan protein powder vanilla
- 1 tbs 1:1 Gluten-free baking flour
- 1.5 tbs Cacao powder
- 1.5 tbs Vegan butter melted
- 2 tbs Maple syrup
- 2.5 tbs Dairy-free yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the protein powder, baking flour, and cacao powder.
- One by one add in the liquid ingredients and mix until thick and sticky.
- Add in any optional fixings (see blog post).
- Serve immediately as is or with pretzels or apples to spread.
Notes
- The kind of protein powder you choose will make a difference to the texture and flavor of the edible brownie batter. See the blog post for more of a breakdown.
- Make sure the butter is melted before adding it into the batter so that it mixes evenly.
- As is, the recipe is sweet but not too sweet (and it will depend a bit on your protein powder). If you have a sweet tooth, add in ½ tbs of cane sugar to the mixture.
- Make the recipe to eat immediately as it does not store in the fridge (it gets too hard and crusty).
- Makes one dip-sized portion or three small servings
- Too thick? Add more yogurt 1 tablespoon at a time
- Too thin? Add more protein powder slowly.
- Too bitter? Add more maple syrup or a bit of cane sugar.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Kate says
So glad I came across this edible brownie butter recipe! It tasted amazing, I cannot wait to make it again.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you loved it!
Quinn says
Our daughter always begs to lick the bowl when we're baking cakes or cookies, but I don't like the idea of her eating raw eggs from the store. For her birthday last week we decided to do scoops of this brownie batter in place of birthday cake. The kids got to choose their own toppings from a variety we put out. They had a blast!
fitasamamabear says
Omg the toppings, you're so clever!! I'm happy I gave you a fun swap, that's amazing.