June 11, 2026 at 11:07am EDT

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If you’ve spent more than five minutes on TikTok recently, you’ve probably noticed Gen Z’s fascination with “protein maxxing“. But Los Angeles-based Certified Hormone Specialist and holistic nutritionist Paige Lindgren has a smarter take: protein and fiber, working together in a two-bite treat you can make on Sunday and eat all week.

Lindgren, who published her debut cookbook Sync & Savor back in early April, shared her Afternoon Pick-Me-Up Brownie Batter Protein Bites recipe with SheKnows, and it’s exactly the kind of effortless, feel-good food for Lindgren’s growing audience. The intention behind the recipe makes it even more special.

Lindgren built Sync & Savor around cycle syncing — the practice of eating to support each phase of your menstrual cycle. These brownie bites, rich in magnesium from the cacao powder, are particularly well-suited to the luteal and menstrual phases, when chocolate cravings spike and cramps set in.

“Fiber is equally as important as protein,” Lindgren says, making the case for flax seeds as an underrated nutritional shortcut.

Sync & Savor features over 85 recipes designed to support women’s energy, mood, and hormone health throughout the month.

Below, Lindgren shares the full Brownie Batter Protein Bites recipe with SheKnows.

Makes 12 bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling