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Cottage Cheese Brownies Recipe

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4.5 from 148 reviews
  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 to 12 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Cottage Cheese Brownies are a healthier twist on traditional brownies, featuring full-fat cottage cheese for moisture and protein, unsweetened cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor, and almond flour for a gluten-free base. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and optionally studded with dark chocolate chips, these brownies offer a fudgy texture and deep chocolate taste, perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cottage cheese (Full-fat, blended smooth)
  • 1/3 cup Maple syrup (Or honey)
  • 2 Large eggs (Room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup Almond flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Optional

  • 1/4 cup Mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature to bake the brownies evenly.
  2. Prepare Pan: Line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent the brownies from sticking and for easy removal.
  3. Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the full-fat cottage cheese until smooth, creating a creamy base for the batter.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract to the blended cottage cheese and blend again until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
  6. Fold Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture gently to maintain a slightly thick batter without overmixing.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for extra texture and chocolate bursts.
  8. Rest Batter: Let the batter rest for 10 minutes; this helps the almond flour to hydrate and the flavors to meld.
  9. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares to ensure clean slices and better texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Ensure cottage cheese is well-blended to avoid lumps for a smooth batter.
  • Using almond flour makes this recipe gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.
  • Chocolate chips are optional but add extra gooey, melty pockets of chocolate.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • You can freeze brownies for up to 2 months; thaw completely before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Brownies, gluten-free brownies, healthy brownies, almond flour brownies, low sugar dessert, protein brownies

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