Description
Cottage Cheese Brownies combine the richness of chocolate with the protein boost of cottage cheese, creating a moist, chewy, and healthier dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy in a food processor or mixer.
- Add granulated sugar, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the cottage cheese and mix until smooth. Add eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder. Gradually combine with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips (optional). Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the cottage cheese is well blended for smooth texture.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent dense brownies.
- Check the brownies early to avoid overbaking for a fudgy result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Brownies, healthy brownies, fudgy brownies, chocolate brownies, protein brownies, low-sugar brownies