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Fudgy Zucchini Protein Brownies

These fudgy zucchini protein brownies are rich, chocolatey and secretly healthy. Made with protein powder and topped with a sugar-free chocolate ganache, each brownie is just 75 calories with 5g of protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 75
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 1 egg
  • 50 g sweetener like natvia or monkfruit *see notes for brand used
  • 40 g sugar free chocolate melted *see notes for brand used
  • 80 g yogurt vanilla or plain
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 ml light milk
  • 1 small zucchini finely shredded and excess water squeezed out
  • 40 g flour
  • 80 g chocolate protein powder *see notes
  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
Chocolate Ganache
  • 60 g sugar free milk chocolate
  • 1-2 tbsp light milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a small baking tin with baking paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and sweetener until smooth.
  3. Add the melted sugar free chocolate, yogurt, vanilla extract and light milk, mixing until well combined.
  4. Stir in the shredded zucchini, making sure the excess moisture has been squeezed out first.
  5. Add the flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix until a thick brownie batter forms.
  6. Pour the batter into the lined baking tin and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the centre is just set but still slightly soft for a fudgy texture.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the ganache.
Ganache
  1. Melt the sugar free chocolate in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring between each.
  2. Add 1–2 tablespoons of light milk and stir until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pour over the cooled brownies and spread evenly.
  4. Allow the ganache to set slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 3g

Notes

*This recipe uses a zero calorie granulated sweetener that has a 1:1 substitution to white sugar. Please make sure if you are going to use a sugar substitute that it has the same substitution. If the sweetness is more concentrated, please use less of the sweetener. 
Sweetener- Natvia sweetener 
Protein Powder-I use the Deluxe Chocolate Premium Almond Protein from MacroMike. My affiliate code for Macromike is AMB-ELIYEATS (saves you 10%!). 
*if using whey, use slightly less liquid 
Sugar Free Chocolate- Lindt sugar free milk chocolate 

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