Description
Deliciously moist and protein-rich brownies made with cottage cheese, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or 1 cup silken tofu for dairy-free version)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond flour (can substitute with all-purpose flour)
- 2 eggs (or 2 flaxseed eggs for a vegan option)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or sugar-free monk fruit syrup for a keto-friendly version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, use sugar-free if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese (or silken tofu), maple syrup, eggs (or flaxseed eggs), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- If desired, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a prepared square baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg