Description
A healthy twist on classic brownies using cottage cheese for added protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra protein, add a scoop of protein powder.
- Use sugar-free syrup for lower calories.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: protein brownies, healthy dessert, cottage cheese recipe