Description
Indulgent Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies deliver a guilt-free chocolate experience that satisfies sweet cravings without compromising nutrition. Rich fudgy layers melt in your mouth, promising a delightful balance of protein-packed goodness and decadent chocolate flavor you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or fat-free)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with a light grease or parchment paper lining.
- Combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly using a blender or hand mixer until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the batter if desired, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies rest in the pan for 5-10 minutes, allowing them to set and cool slightly before slicing into square portions.
- Once cooled to room temperature, cut into desired serving sizes and enjoy the protein-rich, chocolatey treat.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor profile that still maintains high protein content.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips or cacao nibs to reduce overall sugar while keeping a rich chocolate experience.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free before preparing the recipe.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit to create a lower-calorie version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 92 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg