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Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies

These Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are rich, fudgy, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Blended cottage cheese keeps the batter smooth and moist, while cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and dark chocolate chips give every bite a deep chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Add cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup to a blender.
  4. Blend until completely smooth.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients.
  7. Stir until a thick brownie batter forms.
  8. Fold in dark chocolate chips, saving a few for the top if desired.
  9. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  10. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  12. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Notes
  • Blend the cottage cheese until fully smooth for the best texture.
  • Do not overbake, or the brownies may turn dry.
  • Use a chocolate protein powder you like the taste of.
  • Brownies firm up more as they cool.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for the fudgiest texture.
Nutrition Per Serving, Approximate
  • Calories: 145
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 150mg