Description
Love brownies but watching your macros? These *Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies* offer a rich, fudgy texture and indulgent chocolate flavor without the guilt. Ideal for anyone on a fitness journey or simply looking for smarter dessert options, this easy recipe is high-protein, low-sugar, and made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or post-workout treats. Whether you’re into clean eating or just want a new food idea, these brownies are bound to become a favorite in your easy recipe rotation.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup oat flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, melted oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just mixed.
6. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and top with extra chocolate chips.
8. Bake for 22–26 minutes until edges are set and the center is still moist.
9. Cool completely before slicing. For best texture, refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth, fudgy texture.
Slightly underbake for ultra-moist brownies—let them finish setting as they cool.
Oat flour can be substituted with almond flour or a gluten-free blend if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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