Viral Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies
A delicious and healthy take on brownies, made with cottage cheese for added protein and moisture, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour for a nut-free option)
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Blend the cottage cheese and sweetener until smooth in a blender or food processor.
- Combine the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the blended cottage cheese mixture with dry ingredients, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cooling the brownies in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve fresh.
Notes
For a fudgier texture, do not overbake. Experiment with different sweeteners based on your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg