Description
Rich and fudgy protein-packed brownies made with cottage cheese, oats, and cocoa powder—sweetened naturally and satisfying your chocolate cravings without refined flour.
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup maple syrup
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8‑inch baking dish or line with parchment.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and baking powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into 9 squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use certified gluten‑free oats if needed.
- Add vanilla extract or a pinch of sea salt for flavor depth.
- Stir in chopped nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut for extra texture.
- For vegan version, use plant‑based cottage cheese and substitute maple syrup accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
