Protein Cottage Cheese Flourless Brownies Recipe
Delicious and protein-packed flourless brownies made with creamy cottage cheese and rich cocoa powder, sweetened naturally with honey. These brownies are a healthier alternative to traditional recipes, offering a moist texture and decadent chocolate flavor without any flour, perfect for a gluten-free treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies later.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a mixing bowl and blend until smooth and creamy using an immersion blender or food processor to avoid any lumps.
- Add Ingredients: To the smooth cottage cheese, add the unsweetened cocoa powder, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients into a rich batter.
- Mix Batter: Stir the mixture well until a luscious, homogeneous brownie batter forms, ensuring all components are well combined.
- Fold in Mix-ins: If using, gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to add texture and extra flavor to the batter.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in Pan: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set.
- Transfer to Rack: Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan and place them on a wire rack to cool completely to enhance texture.
- Slice: Once fully cooled, slice the brownies into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.
- Serve: Serve the brownies warm or at room temperature. Optionally, add toppings like whipped cream or ice cream to enhance the indulgence.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Ensure the cottage cheese is well blended to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Check the brownies at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking and retain moistness.
- Mix-ins are optional but add great texture; try walnuts, pecans, or even dried fruit.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Bring brownies to room temperature before slicing for cleaner cuts.
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