Description
These Cottage Cheese Brownies are soft, gooey, and deeply chocolatey with a hidden protein boost from blended cottage cheese. Perfect for a healthier dessert or snack, they’re lower in fat but full of flavor—ideal for satisfying chocolate cravings guilt-free!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together blended cottage cheese, applesauce, honey, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, oat flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, underbake slightly and chill before cutting.
- Add a tablespoon of brewed coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
