Delectable Vegan ‘Brookie’: A Fusion of Brownie and Cookie

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:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a square baking tray with baking paper.
2. For the brownie layer, melt chocolate with dairy-free butter and stir in coconut sugar.
3. Add dairy-free milk and yogurt, mixing until smooth.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and protein powder. Mix until smooth and glossy.
5. Transfer the brownie batter to the baking tray, spreading evenly.
6. For the cookie dough, mix coconut sugar into melted dairy-free butter.
7. Add ground flax, followed by dry ingredients (excluding chocolate chips).
8. Gradually add plant-based milk to form a dough. Fold in chocolate chips.
9. Layer the cookie dough over the brownie batter.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until almost cooked through.
11. Cool before slicing.

Enjoy this tempting Vegan ‘Brookie’, a creative blend of brownie and cookie that’s perfect for any dessert lover!