Description
These Quick Cottage Cheese Brownies are a healthier alternative to traditional brownies. With creamy cottage cheese blended into the batter, these fudgy, moist brownies are rich in protein and flavor, making them the perfect sweet treat without the guilt.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or stevia)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking pan (8×8 inches) or line it with parchment paper.
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, blended cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: (Optional) Fold in the dark chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Full-Fat Cottage Cheese: For the best texture and flavor, opt for full-fat cottage cheese.
- Sweetener Variations: You can adjust the sweetness by using maple syrup, honey, or stevia, depending on your preference.
- Texture Adjustments: For a fudgier texture, reduce the baking time slightly. For a more cake-like texture, bake a little longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg