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Red Velvet Protein Brownies (High-Protein Recipe)

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Soft, gooey, and totally guilt-free—these Red Velvet Protein Brownies are made with pumpkin and packed with protein. At 110 calories per square, they hit like a dessert but fuel you like a win.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 9 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 215 g Pillsbury Red Velvet Cake Mix approx 1/2 box
  • 180 g Pumpkin Purée 3/4 to 1 cup
  • 150 g Liquid Egg Whites or 2 large eggs
  • 60 g Chocolate Whey Protein PEScience Blend Recommended
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder optional for extra depth
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk only if needed to thin batter

Equipment

Digital Scale
Digital Scale
8x8 Baking Pan
8x8 Baking Pan
Mixing Bowl
Mixing Bowl
Silicone Spatula
Silicone Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly spray or line an 8x8-inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, protein powder, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin and eggs (or egg whites) until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until thick and scoopable.
  5. Add almond milk only if needed to loosen the batter slightly.
  6. Spread batter into your pan. It will be thick—that’s a good sign.
  7. Bake for ~20 minutes, until edges are set and center is just jiggly.
  8. Cool fully before slicing into 9 squares. Fudge city.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 9gFat: 2g

Notes

Tip: These are even better chilled overnight. Trust.

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