4 Ingredient Healthier Cottage Cheese Brownies
A guilt-free dessert that’s gluten-free and packed with protein, featuring a rich, fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or fat-free)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or granulated)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the dish, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For a different flavor profile, substitute Greek yogurt for the cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg