Description
Cottage Cheese Brownies are a luscious, fudgy treat made with just four ingredients. This 4-ingredient recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor with the protein boost of cottage cheese, giving you a dessert that’s both satisfying and surprisingly simple. Naturally gluten-free and quick to whip up, these brownies blend silky batter in minutes and bake to a soft, melt-in-your-mouth finish that rivals classic chocolate brownies—perfect for quick snacks and healthier indulgences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and eggs to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set in the center.
- Let cool completely before slicing for the fudgiest texture.
Notes
- Naturally gluten-free and protein-packed.
- For the fudgiest texture, let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
- Best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 240
- Sugar: Approximately 21 g per serving
- Sodium: Approximately 900 mg per serving
- Fat: Approximately 14 g per serving
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5 g per serving
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 9 g per serving
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 34 g per serving
- Fiber: Approximately 2 g per serving
- Protein: Approximately 15 g per serving
- Cholesterol: Approximately 110 mg per serving
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Brownies, 4-Ingredient Brownies, Protein Brownies, Gluten-Free Brownies, Fudgy Brownies, Easy Dessert