Description
Indulge in High Protein Cottage Cheese Brownies, a quick microwave dessert packed with protein and chocolate flavor. This easy, low‑sugar brownie combines cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips for a fudgy texture while delivering 12 g of protein per serving. Perfect for fitness lovers, busy parents, or anyone craving a guilt‑free sweet treat, these brownies are ready in minutes and fit seamlessly into a balanced, high‑protein diet. Serve warm with Greek yogurt for extra protein yum.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your microwave‑safe dish for about 30 seconds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the preheated dish and smooth the top.
- Microwave on high for 4‑5 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- substitute cottage cheese with a high‑protein plant‑based yogurt and ensure chocolate chips are dairy‑free. Adjust sweetener to taste if you prefer a less sweet brownie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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