🍫🍪 Fudgy Brownie Cookies (High-Protein Version)
Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate flavor — but packed with protein to satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing macros, Abrar.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 cookies)
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1 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
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½ cup chocolate or vanilla whey protein
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2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp baking soda
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2 large eggs
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce (or melted coconut oil)
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¼ cup Greek yogurt (nonfat)
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2–3 tbsp sweetener of choice (stevia, erythritol, or sugar)
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½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Optional add-ins:
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp peanut butter (for extra flavor)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
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In another bowl, beat eggs, applesauce, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla (if using).
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
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Scoop 2–3 tbsp of dough per cookie onto baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
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Cool 5–10 minutes before serving (cookies will firm up).
📊 Nutrition (Per Cookie – Approx., 12 cookies)
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Calories: ~120
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Protein: 10–12g
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Carbs: 12–14g
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Fat: 3–4g
💪 High-Protein Upgrade
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Use ¾–1 scoop extra whey protein (increase protein to 14–15g per cookie)
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Add ¼ cup cottage cheese to dough (blended smooth)
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Use high-protein chocolate chips if available
🔥 Lower-Carb / Cutting Version
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Replace oat flour with almond flour
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Use sugar-free sweetener
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Reduce chocolate chips to ¼ cup
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt
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Crumble over protein ice cream
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Pack for a high-protein snack on the go
