Description
These Cottage Cheese Brownies bring together an irresistible flavor profile with a rich, fudgy texture. Made from simple ingredients like cottage cheese, cacao powder, and natural sweeteners, they are perfect as a healthier dessert option for any occasion. Enjoy a delightful treat that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping it nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese blended
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark chocolate or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it well.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth, achieving a thick yogurt-like consistency. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Mix in the blended cottage cheese until well combined.
- Add almond flour, cacao powder, and baking soda. Stir until the brownie batter is smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 24–26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs for that fudgy texture.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For an extra chocolatey taste, use dark chocolate chips.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Feel free to experiment with different sweeteners if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 43mg