This high fiber, high protein skillet brownie is rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with date syrup. Made with pumpkin and chocolate whey protein, it’s a no-added-sugar dessert that still tastes indulgent.

Meet the High Fiber, High Protein Skillet Brownie: rich, fudgy, chocolate-forward, and secretly packed with fiber and protein, all without a single grain of refined sugar.

Yes, dessert can be functional and wildly satisfying.

Why This High Fiber, High Protein Skillet Brownie Works

Let’s be real: most “healthy desserts” taste like compromise. This one doesn’t.

This skillet brownie delivers the gooey brownie center you crave, crisp cookie edges, and a nutrient-dense ingredient list that actually supports blood sugar balance and satiety.

What makes it a standout:

• High fiber from pumpkin, oat flour, almond flour, and flaxseed
• High protein thanks to chocolate whey protein and egg
• No added sugar, naturally sweetened with date syrup
• One skillet, minimal cleanup, maximum reward

The Power Ingredients Doing the Heavy Lifting

Pumpkin Purée

Pumpkin adds moisture, subtle sweetness, and fiber, helping keep this skillet brownie fudgy without excess oil or sugar.

Just Ingredients Chocolate Whey Protein

Chocolate whey protein boosts protein content while reinforcing rich brownie flavor, making this dessert more satisfying.

Date Syrup

Date syrup provides natural caramel-like sweetness without refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Fiber Boosters

Oat flour, almond flour, and ground flaxseed work together to slow digestion, stabilize energy, and help keep you full longer.

High Fiber High Protein Skillet Brownie Recipe

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup pumpkin purée
• ⅓ cup date syrup (code healthyhelper saves!)
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil or grass-fed butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

• ½ cup oat flour
• ¼ cup almond flour
• ⅓ cup Just Ingredients chocolate whey protein powder (code healthyhelper saves!)
• 2 Tbsp NuNaturals cocoa powder (code healthyhelper saves!)
• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp sea salt

Optional Add-Ins

• Sugar-free dark chocolate chips
• Chopped walnuts or pecans

Note: For a decadent twist, top your brownie with your favorite ice cream and drizzle with NuNaturals sugar-free chocolate syrup.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cast-iron skillet (6–8 inches).
2. Whisk together pumpkin purée, date syrup, egg, melted fat, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. The batter should be thick and fudgy.
5. Spread evenly into the skillet and add any optional toppings.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges are set and the center remains soft.
7. Cool for 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
8. Optional: Top with ice cream and a drizzle of NuNaturals sugar-free chocolate syrup for an indulgent, low-sugar finish.

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How to Serve This Skillet Brownie

• Top with plain Greek yogurt or skyr for extra protein
• Drizzle with nut butter for healthy fats
• Serve warm straight from the skillet
• Or go all-in: add ice cream and sugar-free chocolate syrup for a truly indulgent dessert

Is This High Fiber High Protein Skillet Brownie Actually Healthy?

Compared to traditional brownies, yes.

This recipe contains no refined sugar, is higher in fiber and protein, supports steadier energy and fewer cravings, and still tastes like a real dessert. Adding a sugar-free topping keeps it indulgent without spiking sugar.

Final Thoughts

This High Fiber High Protein Skillet Brownie proves you don’t have to choose between indulgence and ingredients. It’s rich, cozy, nutrient-dense, and easy enough to make any night of the week.

Top it with your favorite ice cream and a drizzle of NuNaturals sugar-free chocolate syrup to turn this healthy dessert into a decadent, yet wholesome treat.

 

 

 

 

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