Brownie Bars with Chocolate Chips (Almond Flour and Protein)

almondflourbrowniebarsprotein These secretly healthy protein brownies are rich, chewy, fudgy and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth amazing, with up to fifteen grams of protein each.

1 cup almond flour
2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder (39 g)
2 Tbsp. Dutch cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. sea salt
⅓ cup coconut oil or butter, melted
2 eggs
⅔ cup sugar or granulated erythritol
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ cup mini dark chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4). Grease an 8x8" pan, or line it with parchment.

Stir all ingredients well. Spread into the pan, using a second sheet of parchment if needed to press down evenly.

Bake 20 minutes, then let cool. They continue to firm up as they cool and also firm up even more if you very loosely cover and refrigerate overnight.

Makes 9 servings.