Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are a fudgy and moist snack that blends the creamy texture of cottage cheese with rich cocoa and natural sweeteners, providing a high-protein, low-sugar treat perfect for an energizing snack or pre-workout boost.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, drained)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup oats or oat flour (finely ground oats)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1/4 cup fresh or freeze-dried raspberries
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or chili powder (for spiced variations)
- Additional protein powder (quantity per preference)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese to improve texture. Grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Blend the Batter: In a food processor or blender, combine the drained cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add unsweetened cocoa powder, oat flour (or finely ground oats), and baking powder to the wet mixture. Pulse or blend until fully incorporated and a thick batter forms.
- Stir in Optional Mix-Ins: Gently fold in any optional ingredients like dark chocolate chips, nuts, or berries to ensure even distribution without overmixing.
- Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick — it should come out mostly clean with some moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing to set properly.
Notes
- Drain cottage cheese well to avoid soggy brownies and improve texture.
- Use finely ground oat flour for a smoother, more brownie-like consistency.
- Do not overbake; underbaked brownies stay fudgier and more delicious.
- Cool brownies completely before slicing to maintain shape and texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, protein brownies, healthy brownies, high protein snack, low sugar dessert, gluten free brownies