High-Protein Keto Cream Cheese Brownies

ByHannah Peterson

High-Protein Keto Cream Cheese Brownies

These are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake swirl. A high-protein, low-carb dessert that’s decadent, satisfying, and impossible to resist!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Dense chocolate brownie with thick cream cheese filling
  • High protein from whey protein powder and cream cheese
  • Deep chocolate flavor with zero sugar
  • Easy one-bowl recipe that freezes well
  • Perfect for meal prep or special treats

Ingredients (Makes 16 brownies)

Brownie Layer:

  • ½ cup (115g) butter, melted
  • ¾ cup allulose or monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup (35g) chocolate whey protein powder
  • ½ cup (50g) almond flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup allulose or powdered sweetener
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. For the brownie layer: Whisk melted butter and sweetener. Add eggs, cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. For the filling: Beat cream cheese, sweetener, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
  4. Spread most of the brownie batter into the pan. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture on top, then add remaining brownie batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set but still slightly soft in the center.
  6. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Bake Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition (Per Brownie)

  • Calories: ~145
  • Protein: 6g
  • Total Carbs: 4g
  • Net Carbs: 3g
  • Fat: 13g

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