Get the Recipe: High Protein Blondies
These High Protein Blondies are soft, fudgy, and packed with dark chocolate chips in every bite. Cottage cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla protein powder stack three protein sources into one bar that tastes rich and indulgent without any refined sugar or artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blended cottage cheese
- 1 cup gluten free flour, see note
- 1 cup all natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup coconut sugar, or maple sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch by 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the blended cottage cheese, gluten free flour, peanut butter, protein powder, coconut sugar, and vanilla. Stir together.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer this batter to the lined pan. Smooth into an even layer.
- Bake for 21 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Finally, remove from the oven. Cool for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt in place of the cottage cheese if desired. Use a thicker brand.
- Use peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt.
- The batter will somewhat resemble cheesecake batter. It is thick.
- Do not bake too long. The bars should look a little gooey.
- Wait until they are fully cooled before slicing into. Otherwise, things can be a little messy.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 364kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 305mg, Potassium: 238mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 65IU, Calcium: 96mg, Iron: 1mg