Description
These easy high protein brownies are fudgy, rich, and secretly healthy thanks to creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while supporting your protein goals, they’re simple to whip up with just a few wholesome ingredients and come together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Cottage Cheese (1 cup, low-fat or full-fat) – Adds moisture, protein, and creamy texture without excess fat.
Eggs (2 large) – Bind the batter and add protein, helping brownies stay soft and fudgy.
Protein Powder (1/2 cup) – Boosts protein content. Chocolate or unflavored works best.
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1/3 cup) – Deep chocolate flavor without extra sugar.
Almond Flour (1/2 cup) – Low-carb, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour.
Sweetener of choice (1/3 cup) – Stevia, monk fruit, erythritol, or a touch of real sugar.
Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) – Enhances chocolate flavor.
Baking Powder (1 tsp) – Adds lift.
Pinch of Salt – Balances sweetness and deepens flavor.
Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips or chunks.
Optional: Nut butter swirl for extra richness.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or spray lightly with nonstick spray.
2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a blender or food processor.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, and blended cottage cheese.
4. In a separate bowl, mix cocoa, protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, sweetener, and salt.
5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Avoid overmixing.
6. Fold in chocolate chips or swirl in nut butter if desired.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs, not clean.
9. Let brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Chill in fridge for extra fudginess before slicing.
Notes
For richer brownies, use full-fat cottage cheese. To keep carbs lower, choose a sugar-free sweetener. These brownies freeze well—store slices in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp or warm gently in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg