High Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
If you’ve ever struggled to choose between a cookie or a brownie… this recipe solves the problem beautifully.
These cookie brownie bars (also known as brookies) combine two classic desserts into one indulgent treat — a soft chocolate chip cookie layer topped with a rich brownie layer and finished with pockets of melty chocolate chips.
But unlike traditional bakery versions loaded with butter and sugar, this recipe uses almond flour, sugar-free sweetener, and Dukes shake powder to boost protein while keeping calories under control.
The result?
A dessert that feels decadent and satisfying but still fits into a balanced lifestyle.
Each slice delivers chocolatey goodness with just 125 calories and 6g of protein, making it perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy dessert while staying mindful of their nutrition goals.
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Steps
Preheat oven to 180°C
Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang so the bars can be lifted out easily after baking.
In a large bowl, combine the cookie layer dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and stir until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spoon about ⅔ of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Using slightly wet fingers or the back of a spoon, press and spread the dough evenly across the base.
In another bowl combine the Brownie dry ingredients
Add the melted butter and egg and stir until a thick brownie batter forms.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spoon the brownie batter evenly over the cookie layer.
Use the back of a spoon or wet fingers to spread it smoothly across the pan.
Take the remaining ⅓ of the cookie dough and distribute small pieces randomly over the top of the brownie layer. Leaving some brownie visible creates a beautiful marbled effect.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centre is slightly soft.
Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Cooling helps them firm up and makes cutting easier.
Ingredients
| COOKIE LAYER | |
| ¾ cup | Almond flour |
| 50g | Dukes Vanilla Shake powder |
| ¼ cup | Sugar |
| ½ tsp | Baking soda |
| ¼ tsp | Salt |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| ⅓ cup | Sugar |
| BROWNIE LAYER | |
| ⅓ cup | Almond flour |
| 50g | Dukes Chocolate Shake powder |
| ⅓ cup | Sugar |
| ¼ cup | Dutch cocoa powder |
| ½ tsp | Baking powder |
| ¼ tsp | Salt |
| 3 tbsp | Unsalted butter (melted) |
| 1 | Egg |
| 3 tbsp | Chocolate chips |
