Description
Cottage Cheese Brownies are a delightful twist on traditional brownies, combining the rich taste of chocolate with the creamy texture of cottage cheese. These moist and chewy treats are not only indulgent but also healthier, offering a boost of protein and lower sugar content. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth guilt-free, these brownies are excellent for gatherings, as a post-workout snack, or as an everyday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- Mix in sugar, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined; add eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder together; gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 37mg