Description
Looking for a guilt-free dessert that’s packed with protein and flavor? These *Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies* are a fudgy, satisfying treat made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Blending rich cocoa, creamy cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and natural sweeteners, they make the perfect high-protein dessert or post-workout snack. Moist, indulgent, and freezer-friendly—this is your go-to healthy brownie recipe for busy days, dessert cravings, and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup oat flour
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and optional protein powder.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra smooth texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding it to the mix.
You can replace oat flour with almond flour, though texture will vary slightly.
Let brownies fully cool before cutting to keep them firm and fudgy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: healthy brownies, protein brownies, cottage cheese brownies, chocolate dessert, post-workout snack