Malted Milk Brownies
Malted Milk Brownies are a rich, fudgy dessert that combines the classic chocolate brownie with the distinctive, toasty flavor of malted milk powder. Typically made with flour, cocoa, butter, sugar, eggs, and a generous amount of malted milk powder, they are a beloved American treat often found in home baking and diner-style bakeries. The malt powder adds a deeper, more complex sweetness and a slightly chewy texture compared to standard brownies.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, with a significant amount of sugar. A single brownie provides a quick energy boost primarily from fats and carbohydrates, along with some calcium and iron from the fortified malted milk powder. A typical square serving contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 square brownie (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Malted milk powder, the key ingredient, was originally developed as a nutritional supplement for infants in the late 19th century. Its use in brownies and milkshakes represents a classic example of a product transitioning from a health food to a beloved flavor enhancer in American comfort desserts.
