Cottage Cheese Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy cottage cheese swirl, sliced and served on a rustic wooden board.

Amelia

These cottage cheese brownies are a healthier twist on the classic! Fudgy, protein-packed, and made with blended cottage cheese for a moist texture without excess fat. Perfect for guilt-free indulgence or post-workout treats.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Brownies

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
2 large eggs
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter

Dry Ingredients:

½ cup cocoa powder
1 cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

Add-Ins:

½ cup dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp espresso powder (enhances chocolate flavor) Optional

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Blend Wet Ingredients:

In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, honey, vanilla, and melted oil. Blend until smooth.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a bowl, whisk cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.

Combine:

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips.

Bake:

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly soft.
Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Storage:
- Room temperature: 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Wrap individual brownies for up to 2 months.
Substitutions:
- Gluten-free: Use almond flour.
- Vegan: Replace eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup.
- Lower sugar: Use sugar-free chocolate chips.
Tip: For cleaner slices, chill brownies 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 10g

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