Description
Moist, chocolatey brownies with a protein boost from cottage cheese. These fudgy treats are perfect for a healthier dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl (or in a blender), combine the cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend or whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, almond flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, testing with a toothpick in the center for moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes, then cut into 9 squares.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. They pair well with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg