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Chocolate Cherry Protein Brownies Recipe – Anti-Inflammatory, Gluten-Free, No Refined Sugar

Rich and fudgy protein brownies loaded with chocolate and cherries. Made with cassava flour and protein powder, these gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free treats are the perfect healthy-ish snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 16 Brownies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cassava flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup chocolate protein powder I have jumped on the bone broth protein powder bandwagon lately and used this one
  • ¼ cup unflavored hemp protein powder I love and used this one.
  • 2 tbsp ground flax
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup plant-based milk I used canned coconut milk for a richer consistency
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate or chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped or halved fresh or frozen cherries - I used frozen

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
    8x8 pan lined with parchment paper
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cassava flour, cocoa powder, chocolate protein, hemp protein, flax, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    3/4 cup cassava flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 3/4 cup chocolate protein powder, ¼ cup unflavored hemp protein powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, Pinch of salt, 2 tbsp ground flax
    dry ingredients: cassava flour, cocoa powder, chocolate protein, hemp protein, flax, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: coconut oil, plant milk, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla.
    1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 3/4 cup plant-based milk, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract
    wet ingredients: melted coconut oil, canned coconut milk, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Fold in chocolate and cherries. TIP: toss cherries in cassava flour before adding to batter to prevent sinking!
    1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate or chips, 1/2 cup chopped or halved fresh or frozen cherries - I used frozen
    Fold in chopped chocolate and cherries.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
    cherry chocolate protein brownie in pan to cook
  • Bake for 23–28 minutes, or until the top is set and the center is slightly soft. I bake mine for about 25 minutes.
    baked cherry chocolate protein brownies in pan, uncut. small bowl of chocolate chips and small bowl of cherries for decoration in the photo.
  • Cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.
    High Protein Chocolate Cherry Brownie cut into squares

Notes

Storage Tips
  • Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days
  • Freeze: Wrap and freeze for up to 2 months
Nutrition Info (Per Brownie – based on 16 squares)
Approximate Macros:
Calories: 165 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 16g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4g
(May vary slightly depending on brand of protein powder and chocolate)