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Ingredients
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- 1 cup chocolate graham crumbs or crushed chocolate cookies
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice
- 8 oz light cream cheese softened
- 1 cup greek yogurt or skyr or 1 cup blended cottage cheese for higher protein vanilla or plain
- ½ cup scoop chocolate protein powder whey or plant-based (1–2 scoops)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons nutella
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetener to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk optional to loosen mixture
- 2–3 tablespoons nutella warmed for drizzling
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped roasted and salted pistachios
- mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Line an 8×4 or 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham crumbs, cocoa powder, sweetener, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the lined pan and chill it while preparing the filling.
Notes
Use a mixture of Greek yogurt and cottage cheese for extra protein.
If the filling is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to loosen it up before spreading it in the crust.
For an extra touch, drizzle warmed Nutella on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 255 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg