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Cottage Cheese Brownies (Fudgy, High-Protein & Easy to Make)
Isla Marie

Cottage Cheese Brownies

These Cottage Cheese Brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolate flavor while being lighter and higher in protein than traditional brownies. Made with blended cottage cheese, they stay moist and soft without needing excessive butter or oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Optional:
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spatula
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1. Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Step 2. Blend Cottage Cheese
  1. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
Step 3. Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Step 4. Add Dry Ingredients
  1. Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Step 5. Add Chocolate Chips (Optional)
  1. Fold in chocolate chips for extra richness.
Step 6. Transfer to Pan
  1. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Step 7. Bake
  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the center is set but slightly soft.
Step 8. Cool and Slice
  1. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Video

Notes

  • Always blend cottage cheese for smooth texture
  • Do not overmix the batter
  • Slightly underbake for a fudgier texture
  • Cooling completely helps brownies set properly