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Fudgy Cottage Cheese Brownies: High-Protein Indulgence

A close-up, fudgy cottage cheese brownies square topped with melted chocolate chips, sitting on a white plate.
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Bake these fudgy cottage cheese brownies for a satisfying, high-protein chocolate treat that fits your macros. You will not taste the cottage cheese!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) low-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Combine the cottage cheese and eggs in a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. This step is key for fudgy texture.
  3. Add the melted coconut oil (or butter) and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend briefly to combine.
  4. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the blender mixture. Process until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, pastry flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the blender. Pulse just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter, for the best fudgy result.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and enjoy your muscle building snacks.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • If you do not have a high-speed blender, press the cottage cheese through a fine-mesh sieve before blending to remove lumps.
  • These protein brownies freeze well for later consumption.
  • Find more healthy chocolate treats on our Pinterest account.

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