Here’s a high-protein cottage cheese brownie recipe that’s fudgy, chocolatey, and surprisingly rich — without tasting “healthy.”
🍫 High-Protein Cottage Cheese Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or 2% for best texture)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder (whey or casein works best)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth (important for texture).
- In a bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Stir in cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes (center should be just set for fudgy brownies).
- Let cool completely before slicing (they firm up as they cool).
Approximate Macros (per brownie, if cut into 9)
- Protein: ~10–12g
- Calories: ~140–160
- Low sugar compared to traditional brownies
Tips for Best Texture
- Blend cottage cheese thoroughly so there are no curds.
- Slightly underbake for fudgier brownies.
- Chill in the fridge for 1 hour if you like a dense, brownie-bar texture.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A flourless / gluten-free version
- A low-calorie cut version
- Or a super high-protein gym version (20g+ per brownie) 💪
