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Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies Recipe

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4.6 from 57 reviews
  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are a nutritious twist on a classic treat, combining high-protein cottage cheese with rich cocoa and dark chocolate chips. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or monkfruit sweetener and made with oat flour, these brownies offer a moist, fudgy texture without the guilt. Perfect for a protein-packed dessert or snack, they’re easy to make and bake in just under an hour.

Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or granulated monkfruit sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the low-fat cottage cheese in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and liquid, with no visible curds to ensure a uniform batter texture.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and the blended cottage cheese until fully incorporated.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the unsweetened cocoa powder, oat flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently until the batter is uniform without overmixing.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold half of the dark chocolate chips into the batter evenly to distribute the chocolate throughout.
  6. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula for consistent baking.
  7. Add Remaining Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top of the batter for a decadent chocolate topping.
  8. Bake: Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, ensuring the brownies are moist but cooked through.
  9. Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes so they set properly before slicing into 9 squares.

Notes

  • For a lower sugar option, use granulated monkfruit sweetener instead of maple syrup.
  • Make sure to blend the cottage cheese thoroughly to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Do not overbake to maintain fudgy texture.
  • These brownies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Oat flour can be substituted with almond flour for a gluten-free alternative, but the texture will differ slightly.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein brownies, cottage cheese brownies, healthy brownies, low fat dessert, oat flour brownies, chocolate chip brownies

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