Name: Protein Cottage Cheese Flourless Brownies – Healthy High-Protein Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat); 2 large eggs; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup maple syrup or honey; ¼ cup peanut butter or almond butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon baking powder; Pinch of salt; ½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 large eggs
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup peanut butter or almond butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt

½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2:

In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. This step is important to avoid a lumpy texture.

Step 3:

Add the eggs, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), peanut butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the blender.

Step 4:

Blend everything until you get a smooth, thick batter.

Step 5:

Fold in chocolate chips if using for extra richness.

Step 6:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 7:

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly soft for a fudgy texture.

Step 8:

Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for smooth brownies
Do not overbake to maintain fudginess
Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor
Let brownies cool completely before cutting
Store in the fridge for best texture