Description
These Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are the perfect fusion of indulgence and nutrition. Packed with casein-rich protein, they’re moist, fudgy, and naturally sweetened. Ideal for dessert, post-workout snacks, or meal prep, these brownies are a guilt-free way to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup blended cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup oat flour or almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir in the blended cottage cheese.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, protein powder, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in optional chocolate chips or add-ins like walnuts or peanut butter swirls.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 22–25 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes, slice into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
To make them dairy-free, use plant-based cottage cheese and a vegan protein powder. For fudgier brownies, underbake by 1–2 minutes. These brownies store well in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg