Description
Cottage cheese brownies fudgy protein boost with minimal effort Quick proteinrich dessert recipe satisfies cravings builds muscleÂ
Ingredients
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- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second bursts, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully combined. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- To the same bowl, add the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an immersion blender or a standard blender to blend everything until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps of cottage cheese remain.
- Gently whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the top with those extra chocolate chips if you’re using them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Then, use the parchment paper to lift them out, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
Unbelievably moist, deeply chocolatey brownies with a hidden boost of protein from cottage cheese. A fudgy, easy, one-bowl dessert that’s picky-eater approved.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 brownies
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 7 grams