Cosmic Brownie Protein Bars
These fudgy Cosmic Brownie Protein Bars are packed with rich chocolate flavor, plant-based protein, and colorful candy-coated chocolate chips. Made with banana, applesauce, almond butter, and chocolate protein powder, they’re an easy vegan-friendly snack or healthy dessert.
Servings 9 bars
Calories 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 medium banana)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/3 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Add the flax mixture, mashed banana, applesauce, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and chocolate protein powder to a food processor. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the brownies are set around the edges and the center is just firm.
- Immediately after removing the brownies from the oven, sprinkle the rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips evenly over the top. Gently press them into the warm brownies as needed so they stick.
- Let the brownies cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g