Description
These Cottage Cheese Brownies are rich in flavor and packed with protein. They’re simple to prepare and perfect for anyone looking for a healthier dessert option with delicious chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and sugar. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add the blended wet mixture to the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool, then cut into squares.
Notes
Using a blender creates a finer texture for the brownies.
Do not overmix the batter to prevent toughness.
Top the brownies with reserved chocolate chips for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg