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    Broken Oven Baking » Recipes » Bars & Bites

    Edible Brownie Batter

    Published: Sep 24, 2021 · Modified: Dec 16, 2021 by Kayla Burton · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    All raw batter is edible if you believe in yourself! 😉 Well, sometimes you don't even want to make brownies, you just want an easy chocolatey dip to scoop into your mouth! This Edible Brownie Batter is so easy, you don't even need to heat treat flour (because it uses protein powder instead)! It's made with only 5 ingredients and whips up in 5 minutes!

    If you're here, I'm assuming you love eating uncooked doughs & batters (like me)! Might I interest you in some edible cookie dough? I've got the classic chocolate chip, funfetti and monster cookie dough (filled with mini chocolate chips and M&Ms)! These recipes do use heat treated flour, but are still so simple and delicious!

    This post contains affiliate links, meaning that I could earn from purchases made through them. It doesn't add any extra cost to you, but it does help support this blog!

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    • What You Need to Make This Edible Batter
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Ways to Enjoy This Brownie Batter
    • FAQ & Storage
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    a pink bowl filled with edible brownie batter

    What You Need to Make This Edible Batter

    Ingredients:

    • Semi sweet chocolate chips
    • Unsalted butter
    • Light brown sugar
    • Cocoa powder
    • Vanilla protein powder

    Equipment:

    • Microwave safe bowl
    • Whisk
    • Measuring cups or scale
    brownie batter ingredients: chocolate chips, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, protein powder, cocoa powder

    Step by Step Instructions

    I promise, this is so much easier and faster than a regular brownie batter recipe!

    Step 1 (Picture 1 below) - Melt the chocolate and butter.
    Cut up the butter into tablespoons and add it with the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 20-30 seconds, stir with a whisk, and repeat until they're melted.

    Step 2 (Picture 2 below) - Mix in the sugar.
    While the chocolate mixture is still warm, stir in the brown sugar. Whisk it really well to try to dissolve the sugar.

    Step 3 (Picture 3 below) - Add the cocoa & protein.
    The final step is to mix in these powders! Use unsweetened cocoa to make sure it doesn't get too sweet. The protein powder acts as a binding agent, replacing the need for flour. It tastes great and adds a bit of amino acids! (This makes it healthy, right? 😅)

    Ways to Enjoy This Brownie Batter

    Honestly, my favorite way to eat it is just by spooning it into my mouth, but you can totally get creative and enjoy it in other ways too!

    1. Mix in your favorite toppings
      • Peanut butter
      • Chopped up Reese's PB Cups
      • Mini chocolate chips
      • Mini M&Ms
      • Marshmallow fluff
      • Cookie butter
      • Sprinkles, maybe?
    2. Layer it in cakes
    3. Dip cookies in it
    4. Top off a bowl of ice cream with it
    5. You can also use a cookie scoop to make edible brownie bites!
      • Right after making it, use a small cookie scoop to place balls of batter on a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Let them sit for half an hour, and then you've got little chocolate bites to snack on!
    close up of a cookie scoop with brownie batter in it

    FAQ & Storage

    Can I adjust the amount of sugar?

    Definitely! If this recipe is too sweet for your taste, feel free to use less sugar. Since no baking is involved, you can easily adjust any of the ingredients to fit your preference!

    Can I use a different flavor of protein powder?

    You can certainly try it! I got this vanilla protein powder from Costco and I love it, but if you prefer another flavor feel free to use it instead! If you use chocolate protein powder, I'd recommend decreasing the amount of cocoa powder added.

    Does it stay soft?

    It will start to harden a bit as it sits, but you can heat it in the microwave for a few seconds or mix in some milk or cream to thin it out. Either way, it's safe to eat and delicious!

    Is this gluten free?

    Yes! Double check that your protein powder has the gluten free seal of approval, though!

    Do you have any actual brownie recipes?

    Yes! I have recipes for Samoa Brownies, a Mug Brownie, Pecan Brownie Pie and Mini Brownie Bites!

    How should I store leftovers?

    In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

    a bowl of edible brownie batter with a spoonful taken out of it

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    Tag @brokenovenbaking on Instagram and leave a star review below!

    📖 Recipe

    Edible Brownie Batter

    Kayla Burton
    Delicious brownie batter made with protein powder that's super simple and safe to eat!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 4 mins
    Cook Time 1 min
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 tablespoons
    Calories 107 kcal

    Equipment

    • Microwave safe bowl
    • Measuring Cups or Scale
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup vanilla protein powder

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the chocolate chips and butter in a medium-sized microwave safe bowl. Stop & stir every 20-30 seconds until it's a smooth, melted mixture.
    • Stir the brown sugar into the warm chocolate mixture really well, then mix in the cocoa and protein powders.

    Notes

    This recipe yields about ¾ cup of brownie batter.
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 122IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. AMY says

      January 20, 2022 at 2:04 am

      instead of protein powder to act as the flour could you use ground rice flour? or even heat treated flour? thanks

      Reply
      • Kayla says

        January 20, 2022 at 8:06 pm

        I haven't tried ground rice flour but I think either of those options should work! Let me know if you try them 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kathryn says

      December 06, 2021 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      Easy & delicious!

      Reply
      • Kayla says

        December 15, 2021 at 7:50 am

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply

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