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Cottage Cheese Brownie Recipe

Cottage Cheese Brownies that have 6 grams of protein, easy to make, and come together in under 25 minutes! These are my go-to treat whenever I'm craving all a classic fudge brownie, but want something that's healthy and made with wholesome ingredients. After testing this recipe many times, I can honestly say these are the BEST healthy protein brownies and work perfectly great every single time! Each bite is full of melt-in-your-mouth chocolatey goodness - they're so good!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 9 Brownies
Calories 128kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar optional
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and sugar (optional, if you want them a little sweeter) until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, ensuring no dry spots remain (the batter will be slightly thick). Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies fudgy!
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly underbaked. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  • Let the brownies cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Slice into squares and enjoy!

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Notes

  • If you're looking to make a lower calorie/higher protein brownie, leave the optional sugar out. If you want a sweeter and more indulgent brownie, feel free to add it in!
  • Use regular or mini chocolate chips.
  • Feel free to add extra chocolate chips on top! You can also add a drizzle of peanut butter to take them up a notch.
  • The batter will be a bit thick, but don't worry - they still bake into perfectly fudgy brownies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Brownie | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg