[RECIPE] Casein Brownie Cheesecake Swirl Bars

These decadent Casein Brownie Cheesecake Swirl Bars are a delicious twist on cheesecake and brownies, swirled together and packed with protein to support recovery.

Ingredients for the brownie layer

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 scoop Biogen Night Feed Casein Protein, Chocolate flavour 

Ingredients for the cheesecake layer

• 225g cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup plain Greek yoghurt

Biogen Night Feed Casein Protein is a delicious, high protein nutritional shake that contains a precise blend of high biological value and slower digesting proteins. The slow digestion and absorption of amino acids have become an essential and highly beneficial element of recovery. Biogen Night Feed Casein Protein also includes Aminogen®, a digestive enzyme, that has been shown to improve protein digestion and amino acid assimilation.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. For the brownie layer, whisk together the melted butter, cocoa powder, and sugar in a large bowl, until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Finally, fold in the casein protein powder.
4. For the cheesecake layer, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the Greek yogurt.
5. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the cheesecake batter on top of the brownie batter. Use a knife to swirl the two batters together, creating a marbled effect. Pour the remaining brownie batter over the top.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not completely clean).
7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Enjoy

8. You can store extra bars in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Author: Pedro van Gaalen

When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.

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