High-Protein Edible Brownie Batter

 My protein brownies are still one of my favorite recipes on the blog, but sometimes you just don’t feel like baking.

That’s where this edible brownie batter comes into play.

I mean, just look at that beauty.

This edible brownie batter is grain-free, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, and absolutely delicious.

I split this recipe into 2 servings because it is incredibly filling. If you’d rather go to town on the entire batch, then by all means, go for it! But if you split this into 2 servings like I did, this edible brownie batter is:

205 Calories, 5g fat, 21g carbs (8g fiber & 4g sugar), and 30g protein!

And even though this brownie batter is so high in protein, you’d never know by tasting it. This is as good as any brownie batter you’ve tasted!

 

How to make edible brownie batter

This one is as simple as mix & let sit! Simple recipes are quickly becoming my favorite around here, because let’s face it… sometimes you just don’t feel like cooking.

Lucky for you, this edible brownie batter could not be easier.

To start, we just need to mix all of our dry ingredients together. This is essentially just a mix of protein powder, cocoa powder, sugar, and powdered peanut butter.

I actually used vanilla protein powder in this recipe, but you’d never know the difference because we are adding cocoa powder to it. If you have chocolate protein powder, that will obviously work great- I just don’t happen to have any at home right now.

Then, all it takes is adding two liquid ingredients to bring it all together: canned pumpkin & syrup.

The syrup will help deliver the proper amount of sweetness, and the canned pumpkin is my magic ingredient that creates a nice smooth consistency without adding any additional flavor.

Once it is all mixed up, all we need to do is let it sit! The edible brownie batter will thicken in the fridge, and the flavors really develop as it sits.

Don’t get me wrong: the brownie batter will taste great right away. But I promise you, it’s worth letting it sit! Give it at least one hour in the fridge, but I recommend letting it sit overnight (like my Oreo Parfait or Cookie Dough Parfait) if you are patient enough!

 

Main ingredients and substitutions

Since this is no-bake & safe to eat raw, we do have some flexibility with the ingredients we use.

That being said, substitutions with high-protein recipes can be tricky, so let’s break down the main ingredients and what you can use as possible substitutions.

Protein Powder

I actually used vanilla protein powder for this recipe, and you would never know the difference! I typically stick with vanilla, because it acts as a great base that you can add flavor to.

Obviously, a chocolate protein powder will work great, and you can also get creative with a peanut butter flavor, or anything else you think would pair well with chocolate (like coffee).

I used Quest Nutrition’s protein powder here, which is a whey/casein blend. I used this blend because the addition of casein yields a very smooth consistency. Whey alone is going to be stickier, but will still work here!

If you have a vegan protein powder, that should also work great. Just keep in mind that sometimes vegan protein requires some extra sweetener.

Canned Pumpkin

I use canned pumpkin in this recipe for the texture, but I promise you cannot taste any pumpkin. Canned pumpkin is a magic ingredient that stays nice and soft as it sits without adding any flavor, and it’s the secret ingredient in many recipes like my Protein Brownies or my No-Bake Vegan Brownies.

If you absolutely need to omit it, or you don’t have access to this ingredient, you can swap it out for unsweetened applesauce of any kind of butter / butter substitute. Keep in mind that if you do make a swap here that you may need to adjust the amount- add a little bit at a time until you have a brownie batter consistency!

Remember, this recipe is very forgiving, so you can adjust as needed.

Peanut Butter Powder

I use peanut butter powder in this recipe to act as a thickener. The end result doesn’t taste at all like peanut butter, but it really helps the final consistency.

If you don’t have peanut butter powder, hate the taste, or have allergies, you can use almond flour as a substitute. Almond flour has a very mild taste and should work just as well! Like any other substitution, it may require a slightly different amount of liquid, so be sure to add your liquids slowly in case you need to make an adjustment.

 

How to store this edible brownie batter

As long as you keep this in the fridge, it will stay delicious throughout the week!

If you find that your edible brownie batter is sticky, you’ll actually see it smooth out after a day or two, so you may even enjoy it more.

I kept my brownie batter in a sealed jar in the fridge- as long as it is covered, it will stay fresh.

 

When you’re ready to dig in, I suggest topping with some additional chocolate chips and coarse sea salt! Both are totally optional, and the edible brownie batter is delicious on its own, but nobody would ever complain about more chocolate!