Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies (Fudgy, High-Protein & Gluten-Free)

These Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are ultra-rich, chocolatey, and secretly packed with clean protein. They’re low in sugar, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for dessert, post-workout fuel, or a healthy snack—without the guilt.

 Ingredients (Makes 9–12 brownies)

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey (use sugar-free syrup for low-sugar)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour for nut-free)
• ¼ cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional Add-Ins

• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if desired)
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Blend wet ingredients
   Add cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
3. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, whisk cocoa powder, almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine
   Pour blended mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until smooth and glossy. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
5. Bake
   Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 18–22 minutes until just set in the center.
6. Cool & slice
   Let cool fully for the fudgiest texture. Slice and enjoy.

 Nut Information & Allergen Notes

• Contains dairy (cottage cheese)
• Contains eggs
• Contains tree nuts if using almond flour or walnuts
• Nut-Free Option:
  • Replace almond flour with oat flour
  • Skip nut toppings
• Gluten-Free: Yes (ensure protein powder is certified GF)
• Sugar-Free Option: Use monk fruit or erythritol syrup + sugar-free chocolate chips

 Nutrition (Approx. per brownie – 12 pieces)

• Calories: ~120
• Protein: 8–10 g
• Carbs: ~9 g
• Sugar: 3–4 g
• Fat: ~4 g

(Values vary by protein powder and sweetener used)

 Tips for Best Results

• Use small-curd cottage cheese for smoother texture
• Do not overbake—slightly underdone = fudgy
• Chill for 1 hour for ultra-dense brownie texture

 Q & A

Q: Can I taste the cottage cheese?
A: No! It blends completely smooth and tastes like classic brownies.

Q: Can I make this without protein powder?
A: Yes—replace protein powder with 2 extra tbsp almond or oat flour.

Q: Are these good for weight loss?
A: Yes! High protein + low sugar helps control cravings.

Q: Can I store them?
A:

• Fridge: up to 5 days
• Freezer: 2 months (wrap individually)

Q: Can I make them dairy-free?
A: Use dairy-free cottage-style alternatives and plant-based protein powder.

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