Description
A quick and gooey single‑serving brownie ready in just one minute—packed with 13 g of protein, only 100 calories, and easily customizable for healthier indulgence
Ingredients
¼ cup (60 g) canned pumpkin*
½ scoop (≈16 g) vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp (≈5 g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder
Optional: 1–2 tsp granulated sugar substitute (to taste)
Instructions
In a microwave‑safe bowl or mug, combine the pumpkin, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sugar substitute (if using) and mix until smooth.
Microwave on high for 1–1.5 minutes (for a single serving). For double portions, microwave 2–2.5 minutes. Watch for overflow depending on your mug size.
Notes
Toppings to elevate: Try fat‑free whipped topping for an ice‑cream‑like twist or scatter a few chocolate chips on top before microwaving for extra gooeyness.
Texture hacks: To avoid a dry or rubbery texture with different protein powders, consider using whey concentrate or blends with a bit of fat, reducing the protein powder slightly, increasing moisture (e.g., pumpkin, bananas, apple sauce), or adding a bit of light butter.
