The Best Fudgy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Brownies
A recipe for rich and fudgy brownies with a healthy, high-protein twist from blended cottage cheese. The batter is made by blending cottage cheese with eggs and maple syrup until smooth, then mixing it with almond flour and cocoa powder. Chocolate chips are folded in for extra decadence. The brownies are baked until the edges are set but the center remains slightly underbaked, ensuring a perfectly moist and fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (includes cooling time)
- Yield: 12-16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, for sweeter brownies)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and optional granulated sugar. Blend until completely smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be slightly thick.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes. The brownies are done when the edges are set, but the center still looks slightly underbaked. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Blending the cottage cheese until it’s completely smooth is a crucial step to achieve the right texture without any curds.
- This recipe uses almond flour, making the brownies gluten-free.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after combining the wet and dry ingredients to ensure the brownies stay fudgy and not cakey.
- For the fudgiest texture, be sure to pull the brownies from the oven when the center is still slightly underbaked.
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