Protein Matcha Brownie Batter
A healthy yet indulgent brownie batter made with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and matcha, perfect for eating raw or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking / No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup protein powder (whey, pea, or soy)
- 1/4 cup natural sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- Optional flavor add-ins: vanilla extract, sea salt, nut butter
Instructions
- Mix the bases: In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and light cream cheese. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth.
- Add the protein powder: Sprinkle in 1/2 to 2/3 cup of chosen protein powder.
- Add the sweetness: Pour in natural sweetener and mix until combined.
- Incorporate the matcha: Gradually add matcha powder into the mixture.
- Mix it up: Stir until you have a thick and glossy batter.
- Chill or bake: Enjoy raw or pour the batter into a lined baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
This batter is safe to eat raw as long as you use protein powder without raw eggs. Feel free to customize with different add-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: brownie batter, matcha, protein, healthy dessert, no-bake brownie