Description
These Cottage Cheese Brownies are a healthy, guilt-free dessert that satisfies your chocolate cravings. Rich, fudgy, and packed with protein from cottage cheese and protein powder, these gluten-free brownies are low-carb, low-sugar, and only 111 calories per serving. Perfect for keto, post-workout, or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
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2 large eggs (room temperature)
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1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
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1/4 cup coconut flour
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Sweetener to taste (such as monk fruit or erythritol)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (chopped) or sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Blend Cottage Cheese: Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until fully combined.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut flour, sweetener, and baking powder.
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Combine All Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Add Chocolate: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with chopped dark chocolate or sugar-free chocolate chips.
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Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool: Let the brownies cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
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For added crunch, fold in walnuts or almonds before baking.
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Top with berries for a fresh contrast to the rich chocolate flavor.
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Add a swirl of peanut butter to the batter for a creamy, nutty twist.
