Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies
Moist, fudgy brownies made with cottage cheese for added protein. A healthier twist on a classic dessert, perfect for guilt-free snacking.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat or fat-free
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup honey or a sugar substitute like Stevia to taste
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts for added texture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey (or sugar substitute), applesauce, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then cut into squares.