No-Bake Fudgy Brownie Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 150 g almond flour
• 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder (For the brownie base)
• 2 tbsp calorie-free sugar-free maple syrup (For the brownie base)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (Melted; for the brownie base)
• 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (For the brownie base)
• vanilla extract (A splash, for the brownie base)
• 250 g fat-free cream cheese (Regular cream cheese may be used instead)
• 10 g sweetener (Sweetener of choice; for the cheesecake layer)
• vanilla extract (A splash, for the cheesecake layer)
• lemon juice (A squeeze, for the cheesecake layer)
• 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder (For the chocolate topping)
• 2 tbsp calorie-free sugar-free maple syrup (For the chocolate topping)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (Melted; for the chocolate topping)
• 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (For the chocolate topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Line a loaf pan or small baking dish with parchment paper.

2. 2

   For the brownie base, combine the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar-free maple syrup, melted coconut oil, unsweetened almond milk, and a splash of vanilla extract. Mix until a brownie batter forms.

3. 3

   Press the brownie batter firmly and evenly into the parchment-lined pan.

4. 4

   Freeze the brownie base for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   For the cheesecake layer, process the fat-free cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. A hand mixer may be used instead.

6. 6

   Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled brownie base.

7. 7

   Freeze the cheesecake layer for about 45 minutes.

8. 8

   For the chocolate topping, mix the unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar-free maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and unsweetened almond milk until smooth.

9. 9

   Spread the chocolate topping over the cheesecake layer.

10. 10

    Refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes to set.

11. 11

    Cut into 7 large bars, or cut into smaller bars as desired.

Notes

The source states that each of 7 large bars contains approximately 240 calories, 10 g protein, and 10 g net carbohydrates. No baking is required. The source does not specify an exact pan size beyond a loaf pan or small baking dish.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• no-bake
• bars
• high-protein
• lower-carb
• vegetarian
• chocolate
• make-ahead