Description
Cottage Cheese Brownies are a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with creamy, wholesome goodness. Using cottage cheese adds moisture and protein, resulting in fudgy, tender brownies that are easy to make and slightly healthier than traditional brownies. Perfect for anyone looking for a tasty treat with a nutritional boost.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar (regular or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup butter or oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy release.
- Blend Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth and creamy to create a luscious base for your brownies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined to ensure consistent texture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the cottage cheese mixture, mixing gently until just combined—you want to keep the batter light and fudgy.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Melt the butter and stir it along with vanilla extract into the batter, enriching the flavor and texture.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best creamy texture and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough brownies.
- Let brownies cool fully to help set and slice cleanly without crumbling.
- Test doneness early with a toothpick to prevent overbaking and drying out the brownies.
- Add mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips after blending by folding them in gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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