Quick Description
These High-Protein Brookie Bars combine a rich, fudgy brownie base with a soft chocolate chip cookie top. Thick, gooey, and indulgent—but boosted with protein powder, Greek yogurt, and lower sugar. Perfect for sweet cravings without the crash.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 9 large squares
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 22–28 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
Ingredients List
Brownie Layer
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (thick)
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup oat flour (or almond flour)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
Cookie Layer
- ½ cup almond flour or oat flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment.
Step 2: Make Brownie Layer
Whisk yogurt, butter, eggs, and sweetener.
Add protein powder, cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Spread evenly in pan.
Step 3: Make Cookie Layer
Mix almond flour, protein powder, egg, butter, sweetener, baking soda, and chocolate chips.
Spoon cookie dough over brownie layer and gently spread (doesn’t need to fully cover).
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 22–28 minutes.
Center should be slightly soft for fudgy texture.
Step 5: Cool
Cool completely before slicing for clean squares.
Chilling 30–60 minutes gives that thick bakery look.
Additional Notes
- Slight underbake = extra fudgy center
- Protein powder thickens texture naturally
- Use whey for best softness
Dietary Info
High-Protein
Lower Sugar
Vegetarian
Freezer Friendly
Ingredient Substitutions
- Greek yogurt → blended cottage cheese
- Oat flour → almond flour for lower carb
- Chocolate protein → vanilla + extra cocoa
- Maple syrup → monk fruit or erythritol blend
Recipe Variations
- Peanut Butter Swirl Brookies
- Double Chocolate (extra chips inside)
- Sea Salt Caramel version
- Add crushed nuts for crunch
Storage
Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 2 months
Reheat: 10–15 seconds for gooey center
Nutrition (Per Square – Approximate)
Calories: 210–240
Protein: 16–20 g
Carbs: 18–22 g
Fat: 8–10 g
Sugar: 6–8 g
