Description
These Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are a guilt-free treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the nutritional benefits of cottage cheese, making them a perfect snack for health-conscious individuals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), almond flour, protein powder, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- These brownies can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies, Guilt-Free Brownies, Protein Brownies, Healthy Desserts