Description
Fudgy, protein-packed brownies made with cottage cheese and cocoa powder. A healthy treat that kids love.
Ingredients
1 cup Full-fat cottage cheese
1 large Egg, room temperature
1/4 cup Maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process recommended)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth
- Sift cocoa powder and salt into the blender. Pulse until just combined
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the center looks just set and edges begin to pull away from the pa
- Cool completely in the pan, then slice into 9 squares
Notes
For best texture, use full-fat cottage cheese and blend thoroughly to avoid lumps.
Do not overbake; the center should be soft for a fudgy texture.
Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze individually wrapped in plastic wrap.
Reheat in the microwave for about 10 seconds for a fresh-baked taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: protein brownies, cottage cheese brownies, healthy brownies, gluten-free brownies