Description
Delicious and protein-packed brownies made with cottage cheese and protein powder, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mix in a bowl the cottage cheese, protein powder, cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add extra cocoa powder or mix in some chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg