Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are a nutritious twist on classic brownies, incorporating creamy cottage cheese to add moisture, richness, and a protein boost. These gluten-free brownies are perfect for a guilt-free dessert or energy-boosting snack, offering a moist texture and balanced sweetness with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or almonds)
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen berries (raspberries or blueberries)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or chili powder to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather and measure all ingredients to ensure a smooth, hassle-free process.
- Blend the Wet Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy to create the moist base for your brownies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to distribute the baking powder evenly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your brownies tender.
- Add Optional Mix-Ins: If using, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, berries, protein powder, spices, or a swirl of nut butter now for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased or lined baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely before slicing to help the brownies set.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cottage cheese for creaminess and rich flavor.
- Pulse the cottage cheese and eggs well to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth batter.
- Do not overbake; remove brownies when slightly underdone for moist, chewy texture.
- Use fresh, good-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting for easier slicing and better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/9th of recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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