Low-Calorie High-Protein Oreo Frosted Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

• 210 ml Unsweetened almond milk
• 192 ml Egg whites
• 170 g Nonfat Greek yogurt (Plain, vanilla, or chocolate)
• 120 g Granulated sugar substitute (The source specifies 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons; Swerve was used)
• 75 g All-purpose flour
• 2 scoops Protein powder (Vanilla or chocolate; approximately 60 g total, depending on the brand)
• 25 g Unsweetened cocoa powder (The source specifies 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
• 4 g Baking soda
• 2 g Baking powder
• 227 g Nonfat Greek yogurt (Plain, chocolate, or vanilla; for the frosting)
• 2 scoops Chocolate whey/casein blend or plant protein powder (Approximately 60 g total, depending on the brand; for the frosting)
• 1 Oreo cookie (Crushed, for the topping)
• Oreo cookies (Optional decoration: 1 cookie on top of each brownie; not included in the stated macros)
• Writing icing sugar (Optional, to taste; not included in the stated macros)
• Chocolate chips (Optional, melted for decoration; not included in the stated macros)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or lightly spray a baking dish suitable for producing 9 brownies.

2. 2

   Place the almond milk, egg whites, and nonfat Greek yogurt in one mixing bowl. Whisk until the wet mixture is smooth and evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar substitute, flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder until evenly distributed and no lumps remain.

4. 4

   Add the dry mixture to the bowl of wet ingredients. Stir or whisk until a smooth, uniform batter forms, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

6. 6

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 35 minutes. Slightly underbake the brownies so they remain cakey and moist; the center should be set but not dry.

7. 7

   While the brownies bake, combine the Greek yogurt and chocolate whey/casein blend or plant protein powder in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy, then chill the frosting for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool enough to handle. Spread the chilled protein frosting evenly over the surface.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the crushed Oreo over the frosting. If desired, chill the frosted brownies again to firm the topping.

10. 10

    For optional decoration, place one Oreo on each brownie and finish with writing icing sugar or melted chocolate chips. These optional decorations are not included in the stated macros.

11. 11

    Slice the brownies into 9 equal portions and serve.

Notes

The stated macros are 129 calories, 11 g net carbohydrates, 1.5 g fat, and 19.33 g protein per brownie when divided into 9 portions. Optional Oreo cookies, icing sugar, and chocolate chips are excluded from those macros. Protein powder nutrition varies by brand, so use the package label for the most accurate totals.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• brownies
• high-protein
• low-calorie
• chocolate
• Oreo
• baked