Description
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies made with cottage cheese for a healthy twist on a classic treat. Each bite is a perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and nourishing ingredients, making them great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Blend the mixture: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, almond flour, protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour it out: Carefully pour the thick mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Time to bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving: Let the brownies cool in the dish before cutting into squares.
Notes
Great for pre or post-workout snacks, these brownies are also perfect for family gatherings or as a delightful dessert option. You can customize them with chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg