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 🙂

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Mini-batch Protein Cosmic Brownie Bites

Prep Time5

Freeze Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword: chocolate, cosmic brownie, easy recipes, gluten-free, high protein, no-bake, plant-based, protein, protein bars, protein bites, small-batch, vegan

Servings: bites

Calories: 97kcal

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.