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Protein Packed Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe

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These Protein Packed Cookie Dough Brownies combine a rich, chewy date-based brownie base with a creamy, protein-rich cookie dough topping studded with mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack, this no-bake treat is naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup and incorporates almond flour and protein powder for extra nutrition. The brownies are prepared by blending and freezing, making them quick, easy, and deliciously satisfying.

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. First, if the Medjool dates are not soft, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes to soften. Drain and blend the dates together with almond flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until you get a smooth, sticky brownie dough.
  2. Press into loaf tin. Line a 9×5 inch loaf tin with parchment paper. Press the brownie dough evenly into the bottom of the tin, smoothing it out with your hands or a spatula.
  3. Freeze brownie layer. Place the brownie base in the freezer while you prepare the cookie dough topping.
  4. Blend the cookie dough. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, maple syrup, cashew butter, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and thick, scraping the sides as needed to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips. Once the cookie dough is smooth, gently fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand to keep their shape.
  6. Assemble and freeze. Remove the brownie base from the freezer. Press the cookie dough mixture evenly on top of the brownie layer, smoothing the surface with a spatula lightly sprayed with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  7. Final freeze. Return the assembled brownies to the freezer for 1 hour to set properly.
  8. Slice and serve. After chilling, slice the brownies into squares. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy these healthy, protein-packed treats!

Notes

  • If dates are dry or hard, soaking in hot water softens them, making blending easier.
  • Use parchment paper in the loaf tin for easy removal of the brownies.
  • The recipe uses cottage cheese to add creaminess and protein to the cookie dough topping.
  • You can substitute cashew butter with another nut butter if preferred.
  • Store brownies in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Spraying the spatula with nonstick spray helps create a smooth cookie dough layer without sticking.

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