Healthy High-Protein Cosmic Brownies
Let’s be real—Cosmic Brownies were elite lunchbox status. That fudgy texture, the thick layer of frosting, the rainbow sprinkles? Iconic. But let’s upgrade them.
These healthy high-protein Cosmic Brownies deliver all the nostalgic goodness—rich, chocolatey, and topped with that signature sprinkle magic—but without the sugar overload. Made with ChiChi Oats (original flavor) as the base, plus protein powder and cocoa, they’re grain-free, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein for a snack that actually fuels you.
🌟 Why You’ll Love These Brownies:
✔️ High-protein & satisfying – A dessert that actually keeps you full.
✔️ Naturally sweetened – No refined sugar, just wholesome ingredients.
✔️ Fudgy & delicious – The perfect rich, chocolatey bite.
🍫 Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup ChiChi Oats (original flavor) (60g)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (30g)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (30g)
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener (50g)
- 1/4 cup applesauce (60g)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (120ml)
- 1 egg or flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Frosting:
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1-2 tbsp almond milk
- Sprinkles (for that classic cosmic touch ✨)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 360°F and line a small baking pan.
2️⃣ If not pre-ground, blend the ChiChi Oats into a fine flour. In a bowl, mix the oat flour, protein powder, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (applesauce, almond milk, egg, vanilla) and stir into the dry mixture. If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk.
4️⃣ Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
5️⃣ For the frosting, mix peanut butter, cocoa, and almond milk until smooth. Spread over the brownies and top with sprinkles.
6️⃣ Cut into 8 pieces and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- Want extra fudge factor? Add 2 tbsp melted dark chocolate to the batter.
- Swap almond milk for oat or dairy milk based on your preference.
- Store leftovers in the fridge—they get even fudgier overnight!