Single-Serve Healthy Brownie Ball
Here’s a little treat that’s all about chocolate but also makes you feel good and energized. It’s our single-serve healthy brownie ball! Perfectly fudge, chocolatey, and just the right size to satisfy your sweet tooth in one bite, or two if you’re feeling generous. My sister and I are obsessed with these little guys, and honestly, they might be one of our longest lasting fixations. They’re packed with whole ingredients, protein, and cocoa goodness, so you can enjoy a classic brownie flavor without reaching for a full pan, just one ball is all you need (or two small ones if you want to split it!) for a chocolatey pick me up!
Tips for Switching Ingredients and Flavors
Here’s a secret tip for making this brownie ball even more versatile. If peanut butter isn’t your thing or you have an allergy, you can swap it for any nut or seed butter or even applesauce like we do in our Apple Cinnamon Balls. Dates also work beautifully for a naturally sweet, chewy twist. If brownie isn’t calling your name, do not worry, we have a whole lineup of other flavors to try, from Espresso and Cookie Dough Balls to Cinnamon Roll, Pumpkin, and so many more!
Making brownie balls can feel intimidating, but here’s a cheat code. Freeze them completely before dipping and the chocolate sets in a flash with no melty disasters (we’ve all been there).
Not feeling like coating the whole thing? Just dunk the bottoms and let them chill on parchment paper. Once the chocolate is fully set, it should peel right off the paper, leaving you with perfect, fudgy little cookie dough bites that are as fun to eat as they are to make.
If you are feeling like you want a little extra challenge, you can also drizzle the leftover chocolate on top for a pretty, bakery-style finish that adds an extra layer of chocolatey goodness!
Why I Measure in Grams (and You Might Want To, Too)
If you’ve ever made the same recipe twice and gotten two totally different results, the measuring method is often the reason.
Professional bakeries almost always measure by weight, not volume. Measuring cups leave room for inconsistency—especially with ingredients that pack differently depending on how you scoop or pour them. A scale removes all of that guesswork.
One of the biggest offenders is sugar. Different sugars (and even the same sugar measured by different people) can vary wildly in volume, but 100 grams is always 100 grams. Measuring by weight gives you repeatable, bakery-consistent results and cuts down on extra dishes at the same time.
A food scale is one of the best (and most affordable) investments you can make for your kitchen if you love baking and want your recipes to turn out exactly the same every time.
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Ingredients To Prepare
Before baking, take a few minutes to gather the ingredients below and to ensure that they are soft, chewy, and perfectly chocolatey!
Once you have all of the ingredients ready to go, you’re officially set up for single-serve brownie ball success. I always recommend measuring everything out ahead of time.
Single-Serve Healthy Brownie Ball
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp protein powder
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp milk I used almond!
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate
Method
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth and fully combined.
- Blend the old-fashioned oats into a fine powder.
- Add the blended oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until a thick, dry dough forms.
- (PS: Highly recommend KOIA Protein Powder — use my 20% off discount code!)
- Slowly mix in the vanilla extract and milk until the dough becomes soft and scoopable.
- Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop one large ball of dough and gently roll it smooth.
- Place the cookie dough ball in the freezer for 30–45 minutes, until firm.
- Melt the chocolate until smooth. Dip the chilled cookie dough ball into the chocolate, drizzling extra on top if desired.
- Return to the fridge for another 15 minutes to set.
- Eat fresh, or store in a chilled environment for up to 14 days.
