Air Fryer Chocolate Protein Brownies (101 Cal Each)
Nutrition
Four ingredients, a blender, and an air fryer — that's all you need for brownies with 15g of protein and just 101 calories each. The secret is cottage cheese. Once blended smooth, it disappears into the batter and creates a dense, fudgy texture that's honestly hard to tell apart from regular brownies.
Erythritol keeps these sugar-free without any weird aftertaste. If you don't have it, any granulated sweetener works — just adjust the amount to taste. The cocoa powder on top of the chocolate protein gives these a deep, rich chocolate flavor that doesn't taste "healthy."
These are perfect for meal prep — they keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days. If you're tracking macros, our daily calorie calculator can help you fit these into your day. At 101 calories each, they're an easy way to hit your protein target without blowing your budget. For more high-protein air fryer ideas, try our salt & pepper turkey breast bites, smoky paprika chicken breast, or chocolate protein syrniki at just 86 calories each.
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200g) low-fat cottage cheese (2%)
- 1 scoop (35g) chocolate whey protein powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp erythritol (or sweetener of choice)
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
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Step 1: Blend the batter
Add cottage cheese, protein powder, cocoa, egg, erythritol, and baking powder to a blender. Blend until completely smooth with no lumps.
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Step 2: Fill the molds
Divide batter evenly among 4 silicone muffin molds. Place molds in the air fryer basket.
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Step 3: Air fry
Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 15–18 minutes until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. They'll firm up more as they cool.
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Step 4: Cool and serve
Let cool in the molds for 5 minutes before removing. Best eaten slightly warm.
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