This recipe is essentially a Brookie Bar. A cross between a chocolate chip cookie and a brownie meaning you can have the best of both worlds.
Brownies and chocolate chip cookies are two of the most iconic desserts to ever exist which is why it made sense to combine them! Let me tell you it makes for one delicious treat. They easily set up in the fridge or freezer, and make for a super easy no bake healthy snack or dessert. They are the perfect dessert for when you can’t decide between brownies or chocolate chip cookies.
They are so simple to make, you just have to combine everything together in a bowl, press it in the pan, then chill it. The hardest part is waiting for the layers to set a little bit, but of course you can eat the bars right away. If you must! 😊
When both doughs are layered together you get a taste of both in every bite. This sure keeps things interesting. A joining of two of the most popular dessert treats on the planet.
Why you will love this Brownie & Chocolate Chip Protein Slice:
They make a super healthy snack or dessert that can be made ahead of time and they store well. They don’t require any cooking or baking as there is no raw eggs or flour in them. This is the new way of “unbaking”, healthier, quicker and easier. As well as being really easy to make, these cookies are healthier than your average treat as they are made with wholesome REAL food ingredients.
With the added protein powder it makes them more balanced than the traditional high carb recipe. Old fashioned baked recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way it to add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy. Eating protein-rich foods has many health and fitness benefits, including:
Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury
Reducing muscle loss
Building lean muscle
Helping maintain a healthy weight
Curbing hunger
A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.
When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein. Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you likely need 80-100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.
This brownie recipe is just like the kind you buy, but oh so much better, without truckloads of refined sugar and no weird artificial flavours and preservatives. So much healthier and with way better taste and texture than anything you can buy at a store.
Protein is getting a lot of hype right now and for good reason. When I first started studying nutrition, I quickly hopped on the protein train. I try to aim for 30g of protein at each meal and ensure my snacks in between have a little.
Another great thing about protein, is when you pair it with your sweet treats and desserts, it helps prevent blood sugar spikes. Because of this, I love adding protein into my snacks and treats as it’s an easy way to hit those protein goals – and tastes amazing! This recipe is an ideal treat that is perfect for placating your sweet tooth when you are on a healthier eating kick.
Don’t get me wrong, these brownies aren’t diet food. They are, however, made out of nutrient-dense ingredients and are healthy. Keep some in your fridge or freezer to eat with any dessert or simply eat it them on their own.
Leftovers (if there are leftovers… how could there possibly be leftovers?!) can stay out for a few days, making these brownies a fantastic option to keep in the fridge for a dessert or any time snack.
Enjoy one of these amazing brownies by itself or pair it with a scoop of ice cream for an even more drool-worthy treat! No matter when or where you plan on serving these brownies, everyone will LOVE them. Great for parties, barbeques or pot lucks and celebrations of all kinds! If you are looking to increase your protein intake or just need a healthy snack, these protein bars are my pick!
Brownie & Chocolate Chip Protein Slice
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 cup almonds, walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup oat flour (oats blended to a flour)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookie Dough Layer
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour (oats blended to a flour)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup any milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.
Brownie Base
- Add all brownie base ingredients to a food processor and process until mixture is a sticky dough. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your base crust.Scoop mixture into the lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Cookie Dough Layer
- Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a medium bowl and mix until combined. Do not overmix, then gently fold in chocolate chips.Spread the cookie dough mixture on top of the brownie layer and smooth out using the back of a spoon or your hands.Refrigerate until dough is firm, approximately one hour. The slice into 10 bars or more smaller squares.Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, protein-rich, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
