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Monster Cookie Brownies
These Monster Cookie Brownies just took the two BEST desserts to a whole new level! The absolute best combination of thick, fudgy, chocolatey brownies topped with a buttery cookie layer and finished off with crunchy and colorful M&M's. They are simply amazing!! 😍
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 123 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder (62g)
- 1/4 cup oat flour (30g)
- 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder (40g)
- 2 Tbsp granular sweetener (24g) I used Swerve
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup canned pumpkin (244g)
- 2 Tbsp light butter (28g) softened
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (30g)
- 2 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
Monster Cookie Layer:
- 2 Tbsp light butter (28g) melted (28g)
- 2 Tbsp granular sweetener (24g) I used Swerve
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar alternative (24g) I used Swerve
- 2 Tbsp egg beaters (30g)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter (28g)
- 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour (45g)
- 2 Tbsp quick oats (10g)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp baking M&M's or mimi M&M's (13g)
- 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (14g)
Topping:
- 1 Tbsp baking M&M's or mini M&M's (13g) option for presentation
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and/or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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For the Brownies:
- In a large bowl, add the protein powder, oat flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir dry ingredients until they are mixed well.
- Then add the pumpkin, butter, milk and melted chocolate. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
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For the Monster Cookie Layer:
- Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter, sweetener, and brown sugar together on medium speed until combined.
- Add egg beaters, vanilla, and peanut butter, then beat again until combined. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt on low speed. Then fold in the M&M's and chocolate chips until well-incorporated.
- Add the cookie layer overtop the brownies and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool in the pan, then cut and enjoy!
Notes
- These brownies are best the next day, after the texture has set and the flavors have come together overnight. Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- To make gluten-free: use Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Baking Powder
- To make vegan: use vegan protein powder, vegan butter and make sure your chocolate chips are vegan-friendly. Replace egg beaters with recommended egg replacement.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1brownie (54g)
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12.8g
(4%)
Protein
6.9g
(14%)
Fat
4.9g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1.2g
(6%)
Fiber
2.6g
(10%)
Sugar
3.9g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1brownie (54g) | |
Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
Carbohydrates | 12.8g | 4% |
Protein | 6.9g | 14% |
Fat | 4.9g | 8% |
Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
Fiber | 2.6g | 10% |
Sugar | 3.9g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.