Description
This Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie is the ultimate 5-minute, protein-packed treat that’s gluten-free, flourless, and deeply fudgy. Made with simple, clean ingredients like blended cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, this dessert is perfect for healthy indulgence anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together blended cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Optional add-ins: Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Microwave: Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe mug or small bowl. Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave wattage, until set but slightly moist in the center.
- Cool & enjoy: Let cool slightly before eating warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cottage cheese and a flax egg. Be sure to blend cottage cheese thoroughly to avoid grainy texture. Customize with nuts, berries, or protein powder for added nutrition and variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg