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Protein Packed Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe

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4.5 from 140 reviews
  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 squares 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Protein Packed Cookie Dough Brownies are a delicious, no-bake treat combining a rich, chewy brownie base made from Medjool dates, almond flour, and chocolate protein powder topped with a creamy, protein-rich cookie dough layer studded with mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while delivering a boost of protein.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 8 whole Medjool Dates
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour
  • 4 Tbsp Chocolate Protein Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese (4% or 2% fat)
  • 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 1/4 cup Almond Flour
  • 2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tbsp Cashew Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brownie Base: If your Medjool dates are not soft, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes to soften. Then process the dates along with almond flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract in a food processor until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Press Brownie Base: Line a 9×5 inch loaf tin with parchment paper. Press the brownie dough evenly into the tin to form the base layer, then place it in the freezer to set.
  3. Make Cookie Dough Layer: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, pure maple syrup, cashew butter, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough mixture by hand to avoid breaking the chips.
  5. Assemble Layers: Remove the brownie base from the freezer and spread the cookie dough mixture evenly over the brownie layer. Smooth the top with a spatula. To prevent sticking, spray the spatula lightly with nonstick spray.
  6. Freeze to Set: Place the assembled dessert in the freezer for at least 1 hour to allow both layers to firm up properly.
  7. Serve: Once set, slice into squares and enjoy your protein packed cookie dough brownies. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer for freshness.

Notes

  • Oat flour can be substituted for almond flour since this is a no-bake recipe; however, you may need 1-2 tablespoons less oat flour because it tends to be drier.
  • For the brownie base, chocolate protein powder can be replaced with additional cocoa powder if desired.
  • In the cookie dough layer, to substitute protein powder, increase almond flour to 1.5 cups and add 0.25 cup oat flour instead of protein powder.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein brownies, no-bake dessert, healthy brownies, cookie dough topping, protein snack, gluten free dessert, Medjool date brownies

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