5 High-Protein Paleo Brownie & Bar Recipes | Clean, Gluten-Free Treats

These paleo desserts are dense, chewy, and packed with natural protein from nuts, eggs, and paleo protein powder — making them perfect for a post-workout snack or guilt-free treat.

1. Fudgy Almond Butter Protein Brownies

Servings: 9 brownies | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 scoop (30 g) chocolate paleo protein powder
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
3. Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan.
4. Bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool before slicing.

Macros (per brownie)

Calories: 165 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 10g | Fat: 11g

2. Coconut Collagen Protein Bars

Servings: 8 bars | Prep Time: 10 mins | Chill Time: 1 hr (no-bake)

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 scoop collagen or paleo protein powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients until a thick dough forms.
2. Press into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
3. Chill for 1 hour, then cut into bars.

Macros (per bar)

Calories: 170 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 8g | Fat: 13g

3. Banana Walnut Protein Bars

Servings: 9 bars | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla paleo protein powder
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
3. Pour into a greased pan and bake 20–22 minutes.
4. Cool completely before slicing.

Macros (per bar)

Calories: 155 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 10g

4. Double Chocolate Espresso Paleo Brownies

Servings: 9 brownies | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 scoop chocolate paleo protein powder
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp instant espresso powder
• 2 eggs
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix wet ingredients, then add dry ingredients.
3. Pour into a small pan and bake 20–22 minutes.
4. Let cool before slicing.

Macros (per brownie)

Calories: 160 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 11g

5. No-Bake Peanut (or Almond) Protein Bars

Servings: 8 bars | Prep Time: 10 mins | Chill Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter if flexible paleo)
• 1 scoop vanilla paleo protein powder
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients until thick.
2. Press into parchment-lined pan and flatten evenly.
3. Chill for 1 hour, then cut into bars.

Macros (per bar)

Calories: 175 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 8g | Fat: 13g

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