This Single Serve Brownie with Protein Powder is my go-to dessert when I’m craving something indulgent that’s also good for me. It’s made with simple ingredients and is easy to make!

Single Serve Brownie with Protein Powder in a ramekin topped with flakey sea salt.

I love taking a spoon or fork to a tray of brownies just like everyone else. But sometimes, I don’t want to make a whole tray and that’s why I created this recipe!

This Single Serve Brownie recipe is perfect when you’re craving a brownie but don’t want to worry about having a whole tray in the house.

PLUS! It’s packed with protein and still has that delicious, fudge-like brownie texture.

Main Ingredients

Ingredients measured out in bowls to make a single serving brownie.

What is the best protein powder to use in this recipe?

I have used a couple different protein powders in this recipe so I will make sure to link them for you as I mention them.

The first one I ever used was a simple Chocolate Protein Powder. This amplifies the chocolate flavor (which is never a bad thing) and takes place of the flour in the recipe.

I have also made this brownie with Chike’s Coffee Protein Powder. I use one scoop of this which is half a serving. It contains actual espresso which pairs perfectly with the chocolate in the brownie.

It is no secret that I LOVE adding coffee to my chocolate desserts as I do in my Espresso Brownies recipe and Fudgy Brownie Cookies.

When it comes to the protein powder you use, you want to make sure it will complement the flavor in the brownie or use an unflavored protein powder.

How to Make a Single Serve Brownie with Protein Powder

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Mix your wet ingredients together in a bowl
  3. Add the protein powder and mix
  4. Fold in the cocoa powder and then the chocolate chips
  5. Transfer to a small ramekin or oven-safe dish
  6. (Optional) Top with a few extra chocolate chips (more is always better when it comes to chocolate!)
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes
  8. Remove from the oven and top with flakey sea salt
  9. Let cool slightly 
  10. Grab a spoon and enjoy!
Wet ingredients in a mixing bowl
Add the egg yolk and brown sugar to a bowl
Wet ingredients in a mixing bowl
Pour in the olive oil and vanilla extract
Wet ingredients and protein powder in a mixing bowl
Mix until combined
Wet ingredients, cocoa powder and protein powder in a mixing bowl
Fold in the protein powder and cocoa powder
Single Serve Brownie batter in a bowl.
Mix until just combined
Single Serve Brownie batter in a bowl with chocolate chips.
Fold in the chocolate chips
Single Serve Brownie batter in a ramekin.
Transfer the batter to a greased ramekin
Single Serve Brownie batter in a ramekin topped with chocolate chips.
Top with extra chocolate chips
Baked Single Serve Brownie in a ramekin.
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F
Single Serve Brownie with Protein Powder in a ramekin topped with flakey sea salt.
Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make more than one serving of this recipe?

All you need to do is multiply the amount of each ingredient to make the total number of servings you want to make!

On the recipe card below, you can click the number of servings you want to make.

What makes some brownies fudgier than others?

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio, giving them the ultimate fudge factor that we all love. These brownies have the perfect ratio making them extra fudgy.

Are brownies better with butter or oil?

Typically butter is used in a brownie recipe, but I personally love the impact olive oil has on this recipe. It creates a rich and fudgy texture while also being a healthy addition to the treat.

How do I know the brownie is done baking?

The edges will be fully baked with the center slightly gooey. The brownie will continue to bake in the ramekin as you let it cool, however, I like the center of my brownies a little gooey!

Can I make this brownie in the microwave?

I have not tested it but you should be able to! Start by microwaving for 1 minute then additional 15 seconds after that until it is baked to your liking. (I don’t mind my brownies a little gooey!)

How do I store this brownie to eat later?

Store at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Eating the Single Brownie in a ramekin topped with sea salt.
Single Serve Brownie with Protein Powder in a ramekin topped with flakey sea salt.
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Single Serve Brownie with Protein Powder

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 1 brownie
This Single Serve Brownie with Protein Powder is my go-to dessert when I'm craving something indulgent that's also good for me. It's made with simple ingredients and is easy to make!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp almond milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 scoop protein powder, (should be about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate morsels

Equipment

  • oven-safe mug / small ramekin (6 or 8 oz)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Mix your wet ingredients together in a bowl
  • Add the protein powder and mix
  • Fold in the cocoa powder and then the chocolate chips
  • Transfer to a small ramekin or oven-safe dish
  • (Optional) Top with a few extra chocolate chips (more is always better when it comes to chocolate!)
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes. The center may still be slightly gooey (I like that), however, it will continue to bake in the ramekin for a bit after removing from the oven.
  • Remove from the oven and top with flakey sea salt
  • Let cool slightly
  • Grab a spoon and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekin, Calories: 460kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 195mg, Sodium: 2394mg, Potassium: 324mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 263IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 2mg
Author: Jess Selensky
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownie recipe, fudgy brownie, healthy brownie, healthy dessert, healthy protein brownie, protein brownie, single brownie, single serve dessert, single serve recipe

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