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By Paul Scally
Protein Brownie Bars
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:50min
Chickpea brownies, my original protein based dessert, that I think I have refined to near perfection. These bars are a great protein and fiber packed snack to take on the go. They're much less sweet than traditional brownies, as they're more of a baked protein bar, but I personally prefer the almond and banana taste that these provide. Don't count out the beans until you try them!
Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:23:21 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
38
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories78.4 kcal (4%)
Total Fat2.4 g (3%)
Carbs10.5 g (4%)
Sugars4.1 g (5%)
Protein5.6 g (11%)
Sodium182.5 mg (9%)
Fiber2.3 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
24 servings
Brownies
![15.5 oz can chickpeas, with liquid](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312277/custom_upload/23023b493ad1f8e577ca0f2572e9eb46.jpg)
15.5 ozchickpeas
can, with liquid
![4 medium overripe bananas (400 g) or applesauce](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764678/graph/fooddb/0cc366548b4413cebaaeec7ec862b530.jpg)
400gbananas
medium, overripe, or applesauce
![1/2 cup (120 g) plain nonfat greek yogurt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765055/graph/fooddb/773075d4c0d43ff8ee3f03bd8fb8a71c.jpg)
½ cupPlain nonfat greek yogurt
![4 tbsp (64 g) natural peanut butter](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764908/graph/fooddb/e82a41a72062df5fe568461b87b52372.jpg)
64gnatural peanut butter
![3 tbsp (63 g) honey](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312219/custom_upload/b3aac5d03ef91144f11eef1272e04e1a.jpg)
63ghoney
![4 tsp baking powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764996/graph/fooddb/acdc454453584ad10b4b0e2cd409e4a8.jpg)
4 tspbaking powder
![2 tsp (10 g) vanilla extract](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764596/graph/fooddb/e17ca99279ef46921f34ac8b0884134f.jpg)
10gvanilla extract
![2 tsp (10 g) almond extract, or butter extract, optional](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312273/custom_upload/eeed2f17b78db076baf86fd2b6ca7d03.jpg)
10galmond extract
or butter extract, optional
![1/4 tsp salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
¼ tspsalt
![½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder, for brownies, or oat flour for blondies](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765032/graph/fooddb/a844eccc4743c022c375d890d1aa1555.jpg)
½ cupcocoa powder
for brownies, or oat flour for blondies
![1/2 cup (60 g) PB2](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764529/graph/fooddb/d3c9e98554c0d6f58c59de773776d9a6.jpg)
½ cuppb 2
![1/2 cup (60 g) protein powder, unflavored casein or whey](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764996/graph/fooddb/acdc454453584ad10b4b0e2cd409e4a8.jpg)
½ cupprotein powder
unflavored casein or whey
Frosting
Instructions
Brownies
Step 1
![Blend all ingredients in a food processor until fully mixed](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1696361873/v3/user-recipes/8d8b7ea12106827b338ff543069fb142.jpg)
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until fully mixed
![chickpeas](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312277/custom_upload/23023b493ad1f8e577ca0f2572e9eb46.jpg)
![bananas](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764678/graph/fooddb/0cc366548b4413cebaaeec7ec862b530.jpg)
![Plain nonfat greek yogurt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765055/graph/fooddb/773075d4c0d43ff8ee3f03bd8fb8a71c.jpg)
![natural peanut butter](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764908/graph/fooddb/e82a41a72062df5fe568461b87b52372.jpg)
![honey](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312219/custom_upload/b3aac5d03ef91144f11eef1272e04e1a.jpg)
![baking powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764996/graph/fooddb/acdc454453584ad10b4b0e2cd409e4a8.jpg)
![vanilla extract](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764596/graph/fooddb/e17ca99279ef46921f34ac8b0884134f.jpg)
![almond extract](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312273/custom_upload/eeed2f17b78db076baf86fd2b6ca7d03.jpg)
![salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
![cocoa powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765032/graph/fooddb/a844eccc4743c022c375d890d1aa1555.jpg)
![pb 2](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764529/graph/fooddb/d3c9e98554c0d6f58c59de773776d9a6.jpg)
![protein powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764996/graph/fooddb/acdc454453584ad10b4b0e2cd409e4a8.jpg)
Step 2
![Line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it. Pour batter in, and even out. Bake for 50 minutes at 350F, covered, until a toothpick comes out almost clean](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1696366945/v3/user-recipes/9c52a8294bd2fc8a11ffb09224e24114.jpg)
Line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it. Pour batter in, and even out. Bake for 50 minutes at 350F, covered, until a toothpick comes out almost clean
Step 3
![Move to the fridge and let cool for around an hour. Cut into slices and store in a ziploc bag or container in either the fridge or the freezer.](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1696366926/v3/user-recipes/4dd1f32a959e0b885aadab53fc5c11fa.jpg)
Move to the fridge and let cool for around an hour. Cut into slices and store in a ziploc bag or container in either the fridge or the freezer.
Frosting
Step 4
![You can also make a frosting and spread on top of the brownies, or use it to make a layer cake.](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1696073710/v3/user-recipes/bf4e0828a91cac220a503228817fc1a8.jpg)
You can also make a frosting and spread on top of the brownies, or use it to make a layer cake.
![nonfat cottage cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1565288670/custom_upload/3447044629d635f38aab92ce6e3a48c0.jpg)
![unsweetened applesauce](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764902/graph/fooddb/a7ce41f6a01c5e3b8ed1476f0e83d21b.jpg)
![pb 2](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764529/graph/fooddb/d3c9e98554c0d6f58c59de773776d9a6.jpg)
![almond extract](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312273/custom_upload/eeed2f17b78db076baf86fd2b6ca7d03.jpg)
Step 5
![For a cake, bake the batter in 2 8" pans for about 40 minutes, covered. Spread the frosting on the middle layer, the top, and down the sides. Dust the top with cocoa powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1696073734/v3/user-recipes/b4f50efebb9e911172c787be8a975f01.jpg)
For a cake, bake the batter in 2 8" pans for about 40 minutes, covered. Spread the frosting on the middle layer, the top, and down the sides. Dust the top with cocoa powder
![cocoa powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765032/graph/fooddb/a844eccc4743c022c375d890d1aa1555.jpg)
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