Healthier Brookies (Gluten Free Cookie Brownie Bars)
Combine two amazing treats into one with this Healthy Brookies Recipe. The combo of brownies and cookies is the ultimate sweet treat!
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1 egg, llghtly beaten
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup olive oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
Brownie Layer:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, syrup, vanilla and nut butter until incorporated. Next mix in the cacao powder, baking soda and salt until smooth. Transfer the mixture to your pan and spread out evenly with a rubber spatula.
Cookie Layer:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil and vanilla until creamy. Add in the almond flour, sugar, baking soda and salt and mix to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer this mixture onto the brownie layer and using your fingers, spread it out evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until top is golden brown and toothpick comes out clean. Allow to set in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To make this Dairy Free, make sure you can use Dairy Free chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days on your counter.
- You can use honey instead of maple syrup.
- You can use any nut butter instead of peanut butter (like almond butter or sunflower seed butter).
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg