Cottage Cheese Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cchocolate chips or chopped chocolate
melted
- 1 ccottage cheese
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1egg
- ¼ cmelted butter
or avocado oil
- ¾ cmilk
- ½ csugar
coconut sugar, or sugar-free alternative
- ½ ccocoa powder
- ¾ cwhole wheat flour
i prefer king arthur white whole wheat
- ½ tspbaking soda
- ¼ tspsalt
- ⅓ cmini chocolate chips
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
Start by adding cottage cheese, melted chocolate, melted butter, vanilla extract, egg, milk, sugar and cocoa powder to a food processor. Process on high until blended. Note: Avoid cracking the egg right on top of the melted chocolate or butter in the food processor if those ingredients are hot.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt.
- 4
Combine blended wet ingredients with dry ingredient and mix until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- 5
Transfer to a 9x9" baking dish lightly oiled or lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Note: different ovens may vary so make sure to test the center before removing from the oven :)
- 7
Allow to cool and then slice into 16 brownies.
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About this Recipe
Craving a truly decadent, fudgy brownie that satisfies your sweet tooth without derailing your healthy eating goals? These Cottage Cheese Brownies are a delicious secret weapon, offering rich chocolate flavor with a few clever ingredient swaps you'll feel good about.
The magic here lies in the unexpected hero: cottage cheese. It seamlessly blends into the batter, not only adding a boost of protein but also delivering an incredible, almost unbelievable fudginess and a wonderfully moist texture. Paired with wholesome whole wheat flour, this recipe elevates the classic brownie, offering a more mindful indulgence without sacrificing that deep, rich chocolate satisfaction you crave. It’s a brilliant way to incorporate "healthier" ingredients into a beloved treat.
Prepare for an undeniably fudgy brownie experience that will surprise and delight you. Each bite offers a deep, satisfying chocolate flavor, intensified by both the melted chocolate chips or chopped chocolate integrated into the batter and the delightful burst of mini chocolate chips folded in for textural contrast. Despite their "healthier" components, these brownies taste truly decadent, defying expectations of what a better-for-you dessert can be. They boast a dense, moist crumb with that characteristic brownie chew. You'll get 16 generous servings from one batch, each coming in at a modest 143 calories, making them perfect for a sweet ending to any meal or a delightful afternoon treat.
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry and dietary preferences. For the fat, you can seamlessly swap between melted butter for classic richness or avocado oil for a neutral, plant-based option. When it comes to sweetness, you have flexibility with sugar, coconut sugar, or your preferred sugar-free alternative. For the primary chocolate component, feel free to use either chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, and certainly don't skip the extra burst of flavor and texture from the mini chocolate chips folded in at the end. If you're particular about your whole wheat flour, I personally prefer King Arthur white whole wheat for its lighter, finer texture which results in an even more tender brownie.
These remarkably fudgy Cottage Cheese Brownies are a perfect dessert for nearly any occasion, from simple weeknight treats with the family to sharing at a casual gathering or potluck. Serve them slightly warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, or enjoy them as a delightful standalone treat with a cup of coffee.