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Paul Scally
By Paul Scally

High Protein Brownie Cheesecake Bars

8 steps
Prep:10minCook:35min
New baked protein bar just dropped. Delicious and fudgy chocolate brownie bars topped with a creamy cheesecake layer. Each bar packs over 15 g of protein in about 130 calories, while being gluten-free, nut-free, and made without added sugar.
Updated at: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:04:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories122 kcal (6%)
Total Fat3 g (4%)
Carbs9.1 g (3%)
Sugars5 g (6%)
Protein15.3 g (31%)
Sodium459.3 mg (23%)
Fiber1.3 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350F, and line a 9x5" bread pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease with oil.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together the brownie ingredients with a silicone spatula until fully combined - applesauce, egg, whey, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, mix together the brownie ingredients with a silicone spatula until fully combined - applesauce, egg, whey, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
unsweetened applesauceunsweetened applesauce½ cup
EggEgg51g
Protein powderProtein powder30g
Cocoa powderCocoa powder10g
Baking powderBaking powder3g
SaltSalt1.4g
Step 3
Transfer the batter to the pan. Wipe out the excess brownie batter from the bowl with a paper towel.
Transfer the batter to the pan. Wipe out the excess brownie batter from the bowl with a paper towel.
Step 4
Add your cheesecake ingredients to the bowl, and mix until fully combined with a silicone spatula - yogurt, egg, vanilla, liquid sweetener, and salt.
Add your cheesecake ingredients to the bowl, and mix until fully combined with a silicone spatula - yogurt, egg, vanilla, liquid sweetener, and salt.
plain nonfat Greek yogurtplain nonfat Greek yogurt1 cup
EggEgg49g
vanilla extractvanilla extract5g
Sugar free syrupSugar free syrup40g
SaltSalt1.6g
Step 5
Transfer the cheesecake batter to the pan on top of the brownie layer. Optionally swirl together the brownie and cheesecake layers with a butter knife.
Transfer the cheesecake batter to the pan on top of the brownie layer. Optionally swirl together the brownie and cheesecake layers with a butter knife.
Step 6
Bake at 350F for about 35 minutes, or until the top just looks set, and center just slightly jiggles when you tap the side of the pan. The internal temperature will be about 190F, and a toothpick will not come out clean.
Bake at 350F for about 35 minutes, or until the top just looks set, and center just slightly jiggles when you tap the side of the pan. The internal temperature will be about 190F, and a toothpick will not come out clean.
Step 7
Transfer the pan to the fridge, and chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Transfer the pan to the fridge, and chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Step 8
Store each bar in an airtight container in the fridge (~1 week) or freezer (indefinitely).
Store each bar in an airtight container in the fridge (~1 week) or freezer (indefinitely).
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