{"id":15138,"date":"2025-09-15T23:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15138"},"modified":"2025-09-15T23:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:36:34","slug":"whip-up-this-single-serve-high-protein-brownie-recipe-in-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15138","title":{"rendered":"Whip Up This Single-Serve High-Protein Brownie Recipe in Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/single-serve-high-protein-mug-brownie-1024x638.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Easy Single-Serve High-Protein Brownie in Minutes | MyFitnessPal\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of\u00a0 times when digging into your favorite brownie is 100 percent worth it, whether it\u2019s your birthday, the annual holiday party, or you\u2019re really craving it. But when you want something fudgy and sweet on a random Tuesday at 8 p.m., you might want a healthier way to satisfy it.<\/p>\n<p>And for that, we bring you this healthy single-serve <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/chocolatey-brownie-yogurt-parfaits\/\">brownie<\/a> recipe.<\/p>\n<p>MyFitnessPal partnered with well-known foodie and content creator Michelle Chen of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/run2food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">@run2food<\/span><\/a> to develop this delicious vegan and gluten-free dessert. If you don\u2019t follow a vegan diet, you can easily swap out the alternative milk and vegan protein powder to match your dietary preferences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis fudge brownie is seriously SO YUM guys!\u201d Michelle posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C3rpKP5xEub\/?igsh=OXVnc3V4aDF1ZGRr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>, calling it the \u201cbest\u201d one she\u2019s ever made.<\/p>\n<p>High in protein, it\u2019s an easy way to stay on track with your health and wellness goals while still getting your chocolate fix. Even better? It only takes 90 seconds to whip up. Here\u2019s why this 6-ingredient brownie is a more nutritious sweet treat, and how to make it yourself.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-benefits-of-high-protein-desserts\">The benefits of high protein desserts<\/h2>\n<p>Michelle\u2019s single-serve brownie recipe is macro-friendly, packed with 26 grams of protein (to compare, a 3-ounce serving of chicken breast has 24 grams). But why is that so important\u2014and why are so many recipes for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/protein-calculator\/\">protein<\/a> desserts popping up lately?<\/p>\n<p>To start, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/essential-guide-to-protein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">protein<\/span><\/a> is a necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/essential-guide-macros\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">macronutrient<\/span><\/a>. And no, it isn\u2019t just for bodybuilders and serious athletes. We all need protein for proper development and basic bodily functions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplate.gov\/eat-healthy\/protein-foods#:~:text=Proteins%20function%20as%20building%20blocks,others%20are%20fat%20and%20carbohydrates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">strengthening bones, building muscle, and maintaining healthy tissues and organs<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this particular single-serve brownie recipe, Michelle uses a vegan chocolate protein powder from Australian supplement brand <a href=\"https:\/\/macromike.com.au\/collections\/protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macro Mike<\/span><\/a> as her protein source. You can use any preferred chocolate protein powder for the recipe.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to track your protein intake to monitor how much you\u2019re eating every day (and make sure you\u2019re getting enough for your needs), you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfitnesspal.app.link\/mDDkSlFUNHb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MyFitnessPal<\/span><\/a> app. In her sponsored post, Michelle calls it her \u201cgo-to app for calculating macros of my recipes and also ensuring that I eat enough protein in my vegan diet.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote instagram-media is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px\">\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: row;align-items: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block;height: 50px;margin: 0 auto 12px;width: 50px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 550;line-height: 18px\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C3rpKP5xEub\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Michelle Chen (@run2food)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-else-makes-this-chocolate-fudge-brownie-healthy\">What else makes this chocolate fudge brownie \u201chealthy\u201d?<\/h2>\n<p>Michelle swaps out white sugar and uses more natural sweeteners, including banana and maple syrup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/food-features\/bananas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bananas<\/span><\/a> are a great source of potassium and other vitamins. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10469071\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And maple syrup<\/span><\/a> has more minerals and antioxidants than refined sugar.<\/p>\n<p>She also uses almond milk as a vegan and plant-based alternative to dairy milk. Almond milk is <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nutritiontodayonline\/abstract\/2018\/07000\/comparison_of_the_nutrient_content_of_cow_s_milk.4.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">lower in calories than regular milk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span>It also is a good source of vitamin E, which can help <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/vitamin-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reduce inflammation<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-ingredient-healthy-chocolate-fudge-recipe\">6-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Fudge Recipe<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/2 medium ripe banana (~60g)<\/li>\n<li>1 scoop (40g) chocolate protein powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon (5g) cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon (15ml) maple syrup <\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup (60ml) almond milk (can use any milk or just water)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons (25g) dark chocolate chips + extra for on top if you wish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instructions\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a bowl, mash the ripe banana until pureed.<\/li>\n<li>Add in the protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup and milk. Mix until the protein powder is dissolved.<\/li>\n<li>Add in the chocolate chips.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the batter to a microwave-safe ramekin. Optional: Decorate with extra chocolate chips on top.<\/li>\n<li>Microwave on high for 90 seconds or bake in the oven for about 12 minutes at 180 degrees C\/ 360 degrees F.<\/li>\n<li>Dig in and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Nutrition (Per Serving)<\/strong>: Calories: 383; Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Sodium: 210mg; Carbohydrates: 52g; Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 37g; Protein: 26g<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nutrition Bonus<\/strong>: Vitamin D: 5.5%; Calcium: 38.6%; Iron: 13%; Potassium: 355mg; Vitamin C: 12%<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally posted March 2024<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/single-serve-brownie-recipe-high-protein\/\">Whip Up This Single-Serve High-Protein Brownie Recipe in Minutes<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\">MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/single-serve-brownie-recipe-high-protein\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of\u00a0 times when digging into your favorite brownie is 100 percent worth it, whether it\u2019s your birthday, the annual holiday party, or you\u2019re really craving it. 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