Fudgy Cottage Cheese Brownies
Serves 9 brownies
Prep: 15 minutes • Cook: 30 minutes
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Rich cocoa and creamy cottage cheese make these simple brownies surprisingly fudgy while adding a solid boost of protein. Lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and made without traditional flour, they deliver a serious chocolate fix with just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Stir in the dark chocolate chips if using and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still slightly soft.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 9 brownies.
Notes & Tips
- Do not overbake. The center should still be slightly soft when the brownies come out of the oven.
- The brownies become firmer and fudgier as they cool.
- For an extra chocolate hit, sprinkle a few additional dark chocolate chips over the top before baking.
- A small pinch of flaky sea salt on top pairs especially well with the dark chocolate.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- The brownies can be frozen individually for up to 2 months.
Nutrition:
145 cal • 6g protein • 4g fat • 22g carbs