Banana “Brownies” (Soft, Chocolatey & High-Protein)

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas

• 2 tbsp cacao powder

• 2 scoops protein powder (≈ 60g)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2 tbsp peanut butter

• Chocolate chips (to taste)

Optional:

• 1 egg (for more structure & protein)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

3. Add:

   • cacao powder

   • protein powder

   • baking powder

   • peanut butter

4. Mix everything until well combined.

5. Fold in chocolate chips.

6. Pour into a lined baking dish.

7. Add extra chocolate chips on top (always).

8. Bake for 20–25 minutes.

9. Let cool slightly before cutting.

Texture & Taste

• Soft, slightly dense

• More like banana cake than classic brownies

• Naturally sweet from bananas

• Chocolatey but still light

How to Adjust the Flavor

If you don’t want a strong banana taste:

• Add more peanut butter (or almond butter)

• Use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla

• Add a splash of vanilla extract

• Increase cacao slightly

This makes it taste more like a true chocolate dessert.

Nutrition (Approximate)

Without egg (whole batch):

• Calories: ~740 kcal

• Carbs: ~85 g

• Protein: ~62 g

• Fat: ~23 g

👉 Per piece (cut into 9):

• Calories: ~82 kcal

• Carbs: ~9.5 g

• Protein: ~7 g

• Fat: ~2.5 g

With 1 egg added:

• Calories: ~810 kcal

• Carbs: ~86 g

• Protein: ~68 g

• Fat: ~28 g

👉 Per piece (cut into 9):

• Calories: ~90 kcal

• Protein: ~7.5 g

Why I Love This Recipe

• Super simple (one bowl)

• Naturally sweet

• High protein

• Great for meal prep

• Works as snack or breakfast

It’s one of those recipes you make when you want something sweet but still feel like you’re doing something good for your body.