So this was one of those recipes that I almost didn’t even post. Not because they didn’t taste good, but because I am a goof and forgot to use cooking spray when baking them. At first, they were sticking to the pan, so I just didn’t even bother with them and put them in the fridge. The next day, I sliced them, and sure enough they actually came out of the pan.
I’m really glad I didn’t just toss them out because they are absolutely delicious. How could you not love a delicious chocolate chip protein blondie topped with a chocolate protein cheesecake layer? You’re right. You can’t not love this. I even surprised myself at how awesome these blondie bars are.
The bottom layer, as I hinted at above, is a chocolate chip protein blondie. It is made with none other than garbanzo beans. Most of my blondie recipes use garbanzo beans because they give an awesome moist texture without the use of any flour. Not to mention the fiber and protein it adds.
The top layer is a chocolate protein cheesecake. It is made with vanilla Greek yogurt, cream cheese, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and a little bit of stevia to sweeten. Both the blondie and the cheesecake layer would be great on their own, but when they are together the flavor is taken to the next level.
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Protein Blondies
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Serves: 16 blondies
A bottom layer of chocolate chip protein blondie bars topped with a layer of chocolate protein cheesecake and mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Chip Blondie Layer
- 1 can (230g) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed*
- 1/2 cup (40g) oats (quick or old fashioned)
- 1 scoop (34g) vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/2 cup (113g) natural applesauce
- 1/4 cup (48g) stevia brown sugar blend**
- 1 tbsp. olive oil (or oil of choice)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3 tbsp. (45g) dark chocolate chips
- Chocolate Cheesecake Layer
- 6 tbsp. (170g) reduced fat cream cheese
- 2/3 cup (150g) vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 whole egg
- 1 1/2 (51g) scoops chocolate whey protein powder
- 2 tbsp. (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated stevia or erythritol
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Add all blondie ingredients except for chocolate chips to food processor. Blend until a smooth batter forms. Make sure the beans and oats are fully blended so that there are no chunks. Add chocolate chips and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with foil. Spray with cooking spray. Pour blondie batter into baking dish and spread evenly.
- Clean out food processor. Add all cheesecake ingredients to food processor. Blend until smooth. Scrape down sides if needed.
- Spread cheesecake batter over top of blondie batter. Spread evenly over top. Cover with foil and bake for about 35-40 minutes. Cheesecake may seem a little undercooked. Once cooled, put in fridge for 3-4 hours to let cheesecake set.
- Slice into 16 blondie bars and enjoy!
Serving size: 1 blondie Calories: 115 Fat: 5 Carbohydrates: 13 Sugar: 5 Fiber: 2 Protein: 7
Notes
* Weight of the beans is after they have been drained and rinsed. Make sure to rinse well.[br]** If you don’t have stevia brown sugar blend, just use 1/2 cup regular brown sugar.