These cottage cheese brownies are packed with protein, low in carbs, gluten free and very delicious. With a fudgy texture they are a tasty flourless sweet treat at only 4 grams net carbs and 80 calories a square.
The smooth, creamy texture of blended cottage cheese combines with high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder to create a moist, flavorful dessert that’s both nutritious and delicious. Enjoy these brownies as a post-workout snack, a quick breakfast, or a decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
With the current trend of using cottage cheese in everything, it was time to add them to a brownie recipe. When blended, the cottage cheese lumps disappear and it works like yogurt in many recipes making these fudgy brownies.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Here are several reasons why you'll love the cottage cheese brownie recipe:
- High Protein Content: Cottage cheese and protein powder make these brownies a great source of protein, perfect for post-workout snacks or a protein-rich dessert.
- Low Carb: These brownies are made without flour, making them suitable for low-carb and keto diets.
- Moist and Fudgy Texture: The cottage cheese adds moisture and a creamy texture, resulting in fudgy brownies that are incredibly satisfying.
- Healthier Alternative: With less sugar and no refined flour, these brownies are a healthier alternative to traditional brownies, allowing you to indulge without guilt.
- Easy to Make: The recipe is straightforward and doesn’t require any special techniques, making it accessible even for novice bakers.
- Versatile: You can customize these brownies with your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dark chocolate chips, or dried fruits for added texture and flavor.
- Delicious Flavor: Despite being healthier, these brownies don’t compromise on taste. The combination of cocoa powder and protein powder ensures a rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Satisfying Sweet Cravings: Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your diet on track.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: These brownies store well, making them ideal for meal prep. Enjoy them throughout the week as a convenient, healthy treat.
- Nutrient-Dense: Packed with protein, healthy fats, and low in carbs, these brownies are a nutrient-dense snack that can fit into a balanced diet.
Ingredients
Just 7 ingredients are used to make these easy flourless cottage cheese brownies.
- Cottage cheese - use plain and full fat is preferable.
- Sweetener - any low carb sweetener such as Monkfruit or Allulose can be used.
- Protein powder - helps add a high protein content rather than a low carb flour. Any flavor of protein powder can be used but we enjoyed the chocolate flavor. A chocolate-flavored protein powder gives a more intense chocolate flavor. Make sure it’s a brand you enjoy, as the flavor can vary significantly between brands.
- Cocoa powder - Use a good quality sugar free cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa can add a deeper chocolate taste.
- Eggs - room temperature gives a better result in baking.
- Melted chocolate - unsweetened chocolate chips are melted and added to the batter.
- Salt - we also sprinkle our brownies with a touch of sea salt when serving.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Brownies
We blend the brownie batter in a blender but you could make this in a mixing bowl with the cottage cheese mixture blended first before adding to the remaining ingredients.
Place all the ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
Pour into a baking dish or tin and bake for 25 minutes until firm.
Storage
Keep the brownies in an airtight container in the fridge and they will last up to a week. If you want to freeze them wrap each brownie individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe airtight container or a resealable plastic freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, let the chocolate protein brownies sit at room temperature or warm them in the microwave for a few seconds.
Recipe Tips
The batter should be thick but pourable. If it’s too thick, you can add a tablespoon of almond milk or water to achieve the right consistency.
Keep an eye on the brownies while they bake. Overbaking can make them dry. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
Feel free to add in extras like dark chocolate chips or nuts for additional texture and flavor. Add vanilla extract for an extra sweet taste.
More Keto Brownie Recipes
We have a range of other low carb brownie recipes, using nut butters, coconut flour and almond flour.
Cottage Cheese Brownies
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup monk fruit sweetener or other low carb sweetener
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add some almond or coconut milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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