Cottage Cheese Brownies
These fudgy brownies are made with creamy cottage cheese, offering a protein-packed twist on a classic chocolate treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese, preferably small-curd
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the blended cottage cheese and process until uniform.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk the cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For fudgier brownies, reduce flour to 1/4 cup and bake closer to 25 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 4–5 days in the refrigerator.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/cottage-cheese-brownies/