Chunky Monkey Protein Brownies – Awesome but No Sugar

16 2" bars
47 min

Awesome Chunky Monkey Protein Brownies with a rich brownie layer, banana layer and all the mix ins like the ice cream! This healthy chunky monkey banana brownie recipe uses protein powder, monkfruit sweetener and Greek yogurt, and has no added sugar, or oil!

I recently got into the whole protein powder banana recipes, and then came across the chunky monkey concept, so I just had to make something like it.

These chunky monkey banana brownies turned out just perfect! Proper rich fudgy brownie layer and then all the banana flavor in that top layer.

And of course all those mix ins!


Ingredients for Chunky Monkey Protein Brownies

These chunky monkey protein brownies are made with a few healthy ingredients, and have no eggs, no oil, no sugar and gluten free too; The perfect brownie and banana icecream mashup recipe!

For the Brownie Layer:

  • Chocolate Protein Powder needed for high protein brownie and also replaces most of the ‘sugar’. I used part whey-caesin Chocolate Milkshake protein powder from Quest Nutrition, and part Chocolate Protein World Whey for this recipe.
  • Code HAYLSKITCHEN gives a discount on ProteinWorld;
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, or Raw Cacao Powder
  • Whole Wheat Pastry Flour – or a regular all purpose flour
  • Zero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Substitute – This is the Golden Monkfruit from Lakanto, and keeps this recipe sugar free; (code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount here).
  • Non-fat Greek Yogurt contributes to the oil-free and and high protein part of these brownies
  • Almond Milk or regular milk
  • Baking Soda
  • Runny Peanut Butter (no butter or oil to keep this recipe low fat)

And for the Protein Banana Layer:

  • Vanilla Protein Powder needed for high protein cookie layer
  • I used half whey-caesin Vanilla protein powder from Quest Nutrition, and half the Whey protein form ProteinWorld(code HAYLSKITCHEN gives you a discount here too).
  • Unflavored Protein Powder for just some extra protein and less carbs.
  • I used a whey-caesin blend from Quest Nutrition.
  • Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • Zero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Substitute – Golden Monkfruit Sweetener from Lakanto again; (discount code HAYLSKITCHEN)
  • Peanut Butter Powder, also known as Powdered Peanut Butter. I recommend Lakanto for a sugar free version (the code HAYLSKITCHEN gives you a discount here too)
  • More Non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • Baking Soda

Add ins for the Chunky Monkey Brownie

  • Sugar free Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate – I use sugar free ones from Lakanto here (HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount here as well).
  • Chopped Pecans (or Walnuts)
  • Banana Slices




Chunky Monkey Protein Brownies – Awesome but No Sugar
Recipe details
  • 16  2" bars
  • Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 37 Minutes Total time: 47 min
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Ingredients
Brownie:
  • 1/4 cup + 1/2 Tbsp Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, 33g, see post for subs
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, or Cacao Powder, 27g
  • 1/2 scoop Whey-Caesin Chocolate Protein Powder, 15g
  • 1/2 scoop scoop Whey Chocolate Protein Powder, 15g
  • 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp Zero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement, 28g
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 3/4 cup + 1 Tbsp Non-fat Greek Yogurt, 184g
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk, 80ml
  • 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 32g, see post for subs
Banana Layer:
  • 1/4 cup + 1/2 Tbsp 1:1 Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, 33g, see post for subs
  • 1/2 scoop Whey-Caesin Unflavored Protein Powder, 15g
  • 1/2 scoop Whey-Caesin Vanilla Protein Powder, 15g
  • 1/2 scoop Whey Vanilla Protein Powder, 15g
  • 3 Tbsp Peanut Butter Powder, 18g
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Mashed Banana, 120g, from one medium
  • 1/3 cup Non-fat Greek Yogurt, 75g
  • 3 Tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk, 45ml
  • 2 Tbsp Lakanto’s Brown Sweetener, 24g
Mix Ins:
  • 3 Tbsp Chopped Pecans, 21g
  • 2 Tbsp Chocolate Chips, 28g, Sugar Free Recommended Below
  • 1/4 Sliced Banana, 30g for topping
Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8” x 8” brownie pan or baking dish with parchment paper.
Brownie Layer:
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powders, zero calorie sweetener and baking soda.
In another large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and almond milk.
Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until just combined.DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the brownie dense.
Add in peanut butter and fold.Batter should be thick.
Transfer batter into pan and smoothen with a spatula or back of spoon.
Banana Layer:
In a bowl, whisk flour, unflavored protein powder, vanilla protein powders, peanut butter powder, zero calorie sweetener and baking soda.
In another large bowl, whisk together mashed banana, Greek yogurt and almond milk.
Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until just combined.DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the layer dense.Mixture should be thick.
Add in most of the chocolate chips and pecans (reserve few for top) and fold.
Spread mixture over brownie layer and smoothen with a spatula or back of spoon.
Top with remaining chocolate chips, pecans and banana slices.
Bake for 37-40 minutes; Toothpick inserted into the center should come out just dry and moist.
Tips
  • See https://www.haylskitchen.com/chunky-monkey-protein-brownies/ for nutrition details, tips, storage options, product recommendations.
Haylee Jane Monteiro
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