Experience the best of both worlds with this Vegan 'Brookie', a delightful dessert that fuses a fudgy, gooey chocolate brownie layer with a top layer of chocolate chip cookie dough. This unique treat offers a rich and indulgent taste, combining the dense, chocolatey goodness of brownies with the classic, comforting flavor of chocolate chip cookies. The brownie layer is made with dark chocolate, dairy-free butter, and plant-based yogurt, resulting in a moist and fudgy texture. The cookie dough layer adds a contrasting texture with its slight crispness, enhanced by dark chocolate chunks. Whether you're a brownie lover, a cookie enthusiast, or both, this 'brookie' is sure to satisfy your cravings with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients:
- Brownie Layer:
- 80g dark chocolate
- 80g dairy-free butter
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 100g plant-based yogurt
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- Cookie Dough Layer:
- 1/2 cup dairy-free butter, melted
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp ground flax
- 3 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a square baking tray with baking paper.
- For the brownie layer, melt chocolate with dairy-free butter and stir in coconut sugar.
- Add dairy-free milk and yogurt, mixing until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and protein powder. Mix until smooth and glossy.
- Transfer the brownie batter to the baking tray, spreading evenly.
- For the cookie dough, mix coconut sugar into melted dairy-free butter.
- Add ground flax, followed by dry ingredients (excluding chocolate chips).
- Gradually add plant-based milk to form a dough. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Layer the cookie dough over the brownie batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until almost cooked through.
- Cool before slicing.
Enjoy this tempting Vegan 'Brookie', a creative blend of brownie and cookie that's perfect for any dessert lover!