Description
These Cottage Cheese Brownies are not only delicious but also packed with protein. With key ingredients like cottage cheese, almond flour, and cocoa powder, they make for a quick, healthy dessert that satisfies sweet cravings without the guilt!
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup cottage cheese blended
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark chocolate or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it well.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth, resembling thick yogurt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Mix in the blended cottage cheese until fully combined.
- Incorporate the almond flour, cacao powder, and baking soda, mixing until you achieve a smooth brownie batter.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping if desired.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for about 24–26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs, ensuring a fudgy texture.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15–20 minutes before cutting to let them set.
Notes
Ensure the cottage cheese is well blended for a smooth texture in the brownies.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Feel free to customize by adding nuts or swapping chocolate chips for other toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg