High-Protein Cottage Cheese Brownies: Easy, Guilt-Free Indulgence
These High-Protein Cottage Cheese Brownies are a delicious, guilt-free indulgence that satisfies your sweet tooth while delivering a hefty dose of protein.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Mix well until all ingredients are smoothly blended.
- Add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring to combine.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- These brownies taste even better the next day, as the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: High-Protein Cottage Cheese Brownies, healthy brownies, guilt-free dessert