Description
These Decadent Cottage Cheese Date Brownies bring together rich flavors and a healthy twist. Made with almond flour and protein powders, they’re an easy yet satisfying treat perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to soften)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 4 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese (good culture brand provides the best thick texture)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour (i always use king arthur for a finer crumb)
- 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cashew butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (i prefer enjoy life for their clean ingredients)
Instructions
- Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain. In a food processor or blender, combine the softened dates with chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth to create a brownie layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, cashew butter, remaining maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until smooth, then fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the brownie mixture into an even layer, then spread the cottage cheese mixture over the top.
- Freeze the assembled dish for at least 1 hour until firm. Lift out using the parchment paper, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
For best results, use a high-quality protein powder for optimal moisture and flavor.
Cut brownies while frozen for cleaner edges and a more defined shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg