Indulge in Protein Packed Cookie Dough Brownies That Delight!
Delectable Protein Packed Cookie Dough Brownies: A Guilt-Free Indulgence
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 whole Medjool Dates
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 4 tablespoon chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% or 2%)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, semi-sweet
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Prepare Brownie Base: In a food processor, blend the Medjool dates, almond flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until a sticky dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
3. Make Cookie Dough: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, maple syrup, cashew butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
4. Layer and Spread: Spread the cookie dough evenly over the brownie base.
5. Bake: Bake the brownies for 20–25 minutes, or until the cookie dough layer is set and lightly golden.
6. Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. Serve and enjoy your indulgent yet guilt-free treat!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer-term storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: brownies, protein, healthy dessert