Cookies n’ Cream Protein Brownies [gluten-free + no added sugar]

Craving brownies that taste like a bakery treat but are secretly packed with better-for-you ingredients? These Cookies and Cream Brownies deliver rich chocolate flavor, fudgy texture, and creamy cookie-inspired goodness in every bite. Made with almond flour, plant-based protein powder, and sugar-free sweeteners, they’re a healthier brownie recipe that still satisfies serious dessert cravings.

Whether you need a high-protein dessert, a gluten-free brownie option, or simply a new healthy brownie recipe to add to your rotation, these Cookies and Cream Brownies check every box. Bonus: they’re easy to make, naturally dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies and Cream Brownies

If you’re a cookies and cream fan, prepare to fall hard for this recipe. These brownies combine deep chocolate flavor with creamy cookie-style notes from cookies and cream protein powder.

They’re also:

• High in protein thanks to vegan protein powder
• Gluten-free and grain-free with almond flour
• Naturally dairy-free and plant-based
• Sweetened with sugar-free sweetener
• Quick and easy to make in one bowl

The result is a batch of rich, fudgy brownies with gooey chocolate pockets throughout.

Ingredients You’ll Need

These healthy cookies and cream brownies come together with simple pantry staples and a few better-for-you baking upgrades.

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup cookies and cream vegan protein powder (True Nutrition works great — use code HEALTHYHELPER to save)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1/4 cup sugar-free sweetener (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$)
• 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped sugar-free chocolate or chocolate chips (a mix of white and dark is ideal)

Optional Sugar-Free Icing
1/2 cup powdered erythritol or powdered stevia
2–3 tablespoons almond milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Cookies and Cream Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a square baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, cookies and cream protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, almond milk, sugar-free sweetener, flax eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped sugar-free chocolate or chocolate chips.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
7. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.

Optional Sugar-Free Icing

For a bakery-style finish, drizzle these brownies with a quick sugar-free icing.

Whisk powdered erythritol (or powdered stevia), almond milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Adjust the almond milk for your desired drizzling consistency.

Drizzle the icing over cooled brownies and allow it to set before serving.