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Cottage Cheese Brownies

Fudgy, protein-packed brownies made with cottage cheese for moisture and nutrition without sacrificing rich chocolate flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese blended smooth
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour or oat flour for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips optional but recommended

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch square baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Blender or food processor
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven
  • Toothpick or cake tester

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. Blend 1 cup of cottage cheese in a blender or food processor for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth with no lumps.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the blended cottage cheese with 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar into the wet mixture until no granules remain visible.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently with a rubber spatula until just combined and no streaks remain.
  7. Fold in 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  9. Cool the brownies in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Chill the brownies in the refrigerator for 2 hours before slicing for the cleanest cuts and most fudgy texture.