Description
A healthier twist on classic brownies using cottage cheese for added moisture and protein.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grab an 8-inch square baking dish and grease it lightly with oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Pour the creamy cottage cheese mixture into your dry ingredient bowl and gently fold together until fully combined.
- Add in chocolate chips if desired and fold gently into the batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a creative twist, try adding nuts, peanut butter, or fruit to the batter!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Brownies, Healthy Brownies, Dessert Recipe, Baking