Description
These Cottage Cheese Brownies are not only delicious but also packed with protein! Enjoy a rich chocolate flavor and a moist texture, made simply with cottage cheese, almond flour, and chocolate chips. Perfect as a healthy dessert or a sweet treat any time of the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese (i use good culture for a thicker texture)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup almond flour (i always use king arthur for a finer crumb)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (i prefer ghirardelli 60% cacao)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and sugar in a blender on high for 60-90 seconds until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a thicker texture, use high-quality cottage cheese.
Add nuts for an extra crunch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg