Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownies
Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM
A protein-packed, healthy version of brownies with a delicious peanut butter swirl topping. Perfect for muscle building and satisfying your sweet tooth.
🍫 Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownies
If you’re craving a sweet treat that won’t derail your fitness goals, these Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownies are the answer 💪. Packed with protein from whey, Greek yogurt, and eggs, and featuring a rich dark chocolate base made from garbanzo beans, these brownies deliver both flavor and nutrition in every bite.
🥣 The Perfect Guilt-Free Brownie
Unlike traditional brownies loaded with butter and refined flour, this recipe replaces the base with fiber-rich garbanzo beans, giving the brownies a fudgy texture while keeping them gluten-free and high in protein. The peanut butter swirl topping adds a beautiful marbled look and a creamy contrast that makes them as photogenic as they are satisfying.
💪 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Protein-packed – Each brownie provides about 12g of protein to support muscle recovery.
- Refined-sugar light – Sweetened with just a touch of coconut sugar and honey.
- Meal-prep friendly – These store perfectly in an airtight container, making them ideal for post-workout snacks or weekday treats.
- Kid-approved – Even the little ones won’t taste the garbanzo beans!
👩🍳 How It’s Made
You’ll start by blending together the brownie base ingredients until smooth and creamy. Then, melt your dark chocolate and fold it in for that decadent, fudgy finish 🍫.
Once the batter is spread into your pan, mix up the Greek yogurt peanut butter topping, swirl it through the batter, and bake until just set.
⏱️ Pro Tips for the Best Brownies
- Don’t overbake! Slightly underbaking keeps the center moist and fudgy.
- For deeper peanut butter flavor, use natural peanut butter (just peanuts + salt).
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for an extra flavor boost.
- Let them cool completely before slicing for clean, picture-perfect pieces.
🍴 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re after a post-workout snack, a healthier dessert, or simply something indulgent yet nutritious, these Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownies check all the boxes ✅.
Rich, fudgy, and protein-packed — this is one brownie you can feel good about eating every single day! 🏋️♀️🍫🥜
Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownies
Michael Matthews adapted by JojoMA protein-packed, healthy version of brownies with a delicious peanut butter swirl topping. Perfect for muscle building and satisfying your sweet tooth.
Tools Used
Baking Pan
Microwave
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Ingredients
Batter
Topping
Instructions
Baking
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan by coating with cooking spray.
- 2
Into a blender or food processor, add garbanzo beans, eggs, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, salt, peanut butter, vanilla, and whey protein. Blend the ingredients until smooth. Transfer brownie batter to a medium bowl.
- 3
Using either a microwave or double boiler on the stove, gently stir the chocolate until melted. Stirring constantly, slowly pour the melted chocolate into the brownie batter. Use a spatula to evenly spread into the prepared pan. Set aside.
- 4
In a small bowl, add the topping ingredients and mix to combine. Pour topping over the brownie batter. Gently drag the tip of a knife through the mixture to create brownie swirls.
- 5
Bake brownies until topping is set and edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly and cut into 10 pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Comments & Reviews
Alex
4/25/2025
These brownies are the perfect guilt-free treat! Love the peanut butter flavor!
Jamie
4/26/2025
I was skeptical about using garbanzo beans, but wow—they turned out rich and fudgy! No bean taste at all. Will definitely make these again.
Priya
4/27/2025
Loved the swirl topping—it looks fancy and tastes even better. Great post-gym snack!
Marco
4/28/2025
I swapped the chocolate chips for chopped walnuts and it added a nice crunch. These are awesome with a protein shake.
Tina
4/28/2025
Texture was a bit too soft for me—I might bake them a few minutes longer next time. But flavor-wise, they’re spot on.
Eric
4/29/2025
Super easy to make and perfect for meal prep. My kids didn’t even notice they were healthy!
Leila
4/30/2025
As someone tracking macros, this recipe is a lifesaver. High in protein, low guilt. Thanks for this gem!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 brownie
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
