Protein Cookie Dough Brownies
A rich, fudgy no-bake brownie base topped with creamy, high-protein cookie dough made with cottage cheese. These layered brownies are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 portions
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
→ Brownie Base:
8 Medjool dates, pitted (soak 5 min in hot water if not soft)
½ cup almond flour
4 tbsp chocolate protein powder
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cookie Dough Layer:
1 cup cottage cheese (4% or 2% milk fat)
½ cup vanilla protein powder
1¼ cups almond flour
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp cashew butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Make the Brownie Base:
Add dates to a food processor and pulse until broken into small pieces (about 30 seconds).
Add almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Process for 45–60 seconds until sticky dough forms.
Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment. Press brownie base evenly into the bottom and freeze while making the next layer.
Make the Cookie Dough Layer:
Rinse processor. Add cottage cheese, protein powder, almond flour, maple syrup, cashew butter, and vanilla. Blend 60–90 seconds until smooth and thick.
Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
Assemble:
Remove pan from freezer. Spread cookie dough over brownie layer. Smooth the top with a spatula sprayed with nonstick spray.
Freeze at least 1 hour until firm.
Slice & Serve:
Use parchment to lift out. Slice into 8 squares with a sharp knife (wipe between cuts for clean edges).
Serve directly from freezer for fudgy texture or rest at room temp 5–10 minutes for softer texture.
Notes
Substitute chocolate protein powder with extra cocoa powder if needed.
For a no-protein powder cookie dough, use 1½ cups almond flour + ¼ cup oat flour instead.
Oat flour can replace almond flour but is drier—reduce slightly if subbing.
Prep may take 20 minutes if dates need soaking.
Store refrigerated for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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