Remember those Cosmic Brownies from childhood? The fudgy, chocolatey squares speckled with colorful candy “chips”? Well, get ready for a protein-packed, mini-batch version that’s just as delicious (and way healthier!).
These bite-sized wonders are seriously addictive. They taste like an indulgent treat, but they’re secretly loaded with protein, fiber, and all sorts of good-for-you ingredients. It’s like having your cosmic brownie and eating it too!
And the best part? They’re so easy to make that even my 7-year-old can whip up a batch. (She calls them “no-bake brownies” and insists on making them herself!)
The Secret to Cosmic Goodness:
The magic lies in the combination of nut/seed butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and protein powder. These ingredients come together to create a fudgy, chewy texture that’s reminiscent of a classic brownie. And thanks to the protein powder, these little bites pack a nutritional punch that will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Aloha to Flavor:
I love using Aloha vanilla protein powder for this recipe, but feel free to use any plant-based protein powder you enjoy. Whey protein should work too, but you might need to adjust the amount to get the right consistency.
These Mini-Batch Protein Cosmic Brownie Bites are the perfect guilt-free snack or dessert. They’re quick, easy, and delicious, and they’re sure to become a new favorite in your household.
So go ahead, give them a try! Your snack breaks will never be the same.
PS: In the instruction images below I made a half batch of just 3 bites 🙂
Mini-batch Protein Cosmic Brownie Bites
Equipment
- Mini (or regular) muffin pan
Ingredients
Brownie Protein Bar Dough
- 2 tbsp nut/seed butter (32 g)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (21 g)
- 1/4 cup plant-based protein powder (30 g) try whey/casein protein at own risk, or oat flour if you don't have protein
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (6 g) you can increase it for a deeper dark brownie bar
- 1-2 tbsp (nut) milk (30 g) I used unsweetened almond milk
Chocolate ganache and sprinkles
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips (15 g) vegan if desired
- 1 tbsp nut/seed butter (16 g)
- 1 tbsp sprinkles (12 g)
Instructions
- In a large bowl add nut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder and stir until no cocoa clumps remain (microwaving for 10 seconds can help loosen up your nut butter).
- Add protein powder and milk 1 tsp at a time, stirring to combine into a homogenous non-sticky bar dough. How much milk you need will depend on your nut butter and protein powder.
- Press the bar dough into your muffin pan.
- In a small bowl add chocolate chips and nut butter. Microwave 30 sec at a time and stir until all chocolate has melted.
- Spread the chocolate coating on the muffin cavities evenly.
- Sprinkle with sprinkles. Freeze or refrigerate 20-30 min to set.
- If frozen, thaw a few minutes before enjoying. Keep them refrigerated or frozen!
Notes
- I have not tried this recipe with whey protein so try it at your own risk. I used Orgain, Aloha and other plant-based protein powders of all kinds, and they all work beautifully! Use my ALOHA referral link to save on their products: https://aloha.com/MINIBATCH
- If keeping them frozen thaw them for a few minutes before taking a bite!
- If you don’t have protein powder on hand, use oat flour instead and maybe some additional sweetener, vanilla, salt.