Description
Chocolate lovers will adore these protein-packed Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies that blend rich cocoa with creamy cheese for a guilt-free dessert. Healthy indulgence meets satisfying flavor, offering you a delicious way to enjoy a treat that nourishes and delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Components:
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (56 g) protein powder (chocolate or unflavored)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (56 g) almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Sweeteners and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (84 g) honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup (42 g) dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by lining with parchment paper or lightly greasing the surface.
- Combine cottage cheese and eggs in a blender, processing until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, honey, applesauce, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt into the blender. Pulse until all ingredients integrate seamlessly.
- Gently fold dark chocolate chips throughout the batter for added texture and richness.
- Transfer the mixed batter into the prepared baking pan, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals a few moist crumbs.
- After removing from the oven, allow the brownies to rest and set in the pan for a minimum of 10 minutes before slicing into neat squares.
Notes
- Opt for low-fat cottage cheese to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining protein levels.
- Swap honey with sugar-free maple syrup for a lower-glycemic alternative that works great for diabetic-friendly diets.
- Use dairy-free protein powder and replace eggs with flax eggs to create a completely vegan version of these brownies.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like sugar-free, dark, or plant-based chips to customize nutritional profile and taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg