Description
A rich and fudgy brownie made healthier with protein-packed cottage cheese. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or post-workout treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (smooth and creamy; Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or substitute with vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional but encouraged)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Use an immersion blender if needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder, coconut oil, baking powder, and salt together.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep brownies soft and fudgy. Let them cool completely to set. Optional add-ins: chopped walnuts, chia seeds, or flaxseed for added texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, brownies, protein, healthy dessert, post workout, chocolate