Double Chocolate Espresso Brownies
If you’re a chocolate lover, these double chocolate espresso brownies are about to be your new favorite dessert. Rich, decadent, and perfectly fudgy, with a deep espresso flavor that enhances every bite. And the best part? They’re secretly packed with protein, thanks to Greek yogurt and a blend of chocolate protein powder and flour—making them high protein brownies without sacrificing texture or flavor.
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 156.1kcal
Ingredients
Wet:
- 81 g Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate Bar (Gatsby’s)
- 60 ml Plant Protein Milk (Good Karma)
- 50 g Large Brown Egg (Vital Farms)
- 226 g Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt (Siggi’s)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Dry:
- 45 g Chocolate Milkshake Protein Powder (Quest)
- 45 g All Purpose Flour (King Arthur)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 7 g Dark Cacao Powder (Modern Mountain)
- 16 g Zero Calorie Sweetener (H-E-B)
- ½ tbsp Espresso (Nespresso)
- Pinch of Salt
- 81 g Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate Bar (Gatsby’s)
Instructions
Wet:
- Add your bar to a large mixing bowl in pieces and pour over the milk. Microwave at 30 second intervals until it’s a smooth ganache consistency.81 g (1) Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate Bar, 60 ml (0.25 cups) Plant Protein Milk
- Add in egg, yogurt, and vanilla. Give it a good mix and ensure there are no lumps.50 g (1) Large Brown Egg, 226 g (1 cup) Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Dry:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Add your dry ingredients to the same bowl and then use a hand mixer (or just a whisk) to blend everything together. You should have a smooth and thick batter.45 g (0.33 cups) Chocolate Milkshake Protein Powder, 45 g (0.33 cups) All Purpose Flour, 1 tsp Baking Powder, 7 g (2 tbsp) Dark Cacao Powder, 16 g (4 tsp) Zero Calorie Sweetener, 1/2 tbsp Espresso, Pinch of Salt
- Chop up your chocolate bar into chunks and add 2/3rd of it into the batter. Mix with a spatula to incorporate.81 g (1) Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate Bar
- Line a small baking dish (mine was 6’x8’) with parchment paper and then add in the batter. Smooth it out to ensure it’s even.
- Top with the remaining chocolate chunks and then bake for 30-35 minutes. Do the toothpick check to ensure the inside is firm.
- Serve with a scoop of protein vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert!
Nutrition Information
Double Chocolate Espresso Brownies
Serving Size
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
156.1
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.4
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
3.9
g
24
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Cholesterol
35.1
mg
12
%
Sodium
253
mg
11
%
Potassium
196.9
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
5.1
g
21
%
Sugar
3.2
g
4
%
Protein
13.2
g
26
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.