What’s your favorite dessert: Brownies or cookies? I’ve always had a hard time deciding what I like more. Some days I crave chocolate, other days I crave cookies, and most of the times I crave both. I want it all, so I get it all and today so do you!.

Imagine the best of both worlds – a chewy, chocolatey brownie layer paired with a soft, buttery-like cookie base, all in one delicious little bite.

This recipe for Brookies combines two popular bakes, a chewy chocolate chip cookie and rich brownie.  Welcome to the ultimate protein Brookies recipe. Quick and easy to make, it will satisfy your cravings for brownies and cookies all at once.

This recipe is a soft and chewy cookie-brownie fusion made with real food ingredients AND packed with 21g of protein so you can indulge in a guilt-free and wholesome snack.

This Brookie recipe was inspired by a co-worker who couldn’t decide if she wanted brownies or chocolate chip cookies for her birthday treat. So I went with a cross between a brownie and a cookie and made some for her. Perfect!

If you are craving a treat that’s both indulgent and a little bit wholesome, these scrumptious Brookie snack cups are about to become your new favorite. They are the perfect healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth without guilt. A fudgy brownie base is topped with peanut buttery cookie dough. So rich and decadent that you won’t ever believe they are healthy.

Recipe highlights:

Minimal clean ingredients. No gluten, no oil, no butter, no truckloads of sugar, and no refined flour! High protein and macro-friendly.
Fudgy and oh so delicious. Have a bite and you won’t ever guess this stuff is actually healthy.
Quick and easy recipe. You only need a bowl and 15 minutes of your day to whip up these super tasty macro friendly protein Brookies at home.

The cookie base is soft and slightly sweet, with a hint of vanilla and the richness of peanut butter. The brownie filling is decadently fudgy with deep chocolate flavor, thanks to the cocoa powder.

Together, these layers create a snack that’s both chewy and rich, with a slight crunch from the chocolate chips scattered throughout. Each bite is a delicious mix of textures that will have you reaching for another.

They are great as a post-workout snack, thanks to the added protein, or as a midday treat to keep your energy up. Also perfect for dessert when you want something a little different but totally satisfying.

Substitution options:

There are plenty of ways to customize these Brookies to suit your taste or dietary needs. If you are not a fan of peanut butter, you can easily swap it out for almond butter, cashew butter, or even sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.

For the chocolate chips, feel free to use your favorite type, whether that’s dark chocolate, semi-sweet, or even a dairy-free option. You can also experiment with the protein powder – try a chocolate-flavored one for an extra boost of cocoa flavor, or use your preferred plant-based protein.

If you are craving a treat that’s both indulgent and a little bit wholesome, these scrumptious protein Brookies are about to become your new favorite.

Fudgy Protein Brookies (Brownie Cookies)

These no bake Fudgy Protein Brookies are the perfect healthy brownie-cookie combo! Delish, protein-rich and naturally sweetened. If you are craving a treat that’s both indulgent and a little bit wholesome, these scrumptious brookies are about to become your new favorite.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword brookies brownie cookies protein recipe, clean eating dessert or snack, fudgy protein brookies brownie cookies, healthy brownie cookies no bake, healthy brownie cookies with protein, no bake brookies, protein brookies

Servings 6

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1/2 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1-3 tablespoons any milk (adjust as needed)
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Filling

• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Base Crust

• Line a muffin tin with 6 parchment paper liners or use a silicon muffin pan.

  In a mixing bowl,combine the protein powder, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract mix until smooth.

  Gradually add 1-3 tablespoons of milk, adjusting as needed to achieve a thick, yet pliable consistency.

  Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

  Assembly

  Divide the base crust mixture evenly among 6 muffin cups, pressing it down to form the base.

  Use your finger or a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each cup for the chocolate filling.

Chocolate Filling

• In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk. the mixture should be thick but spoonable.

  Place a spoonful of the chocolate filling into the center of each base crust.

  Smooth the top if needed, then transfer the muffin tin to the freezer for a couple of hours, or until firm.

  Will keep in the fridge up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

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