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A stack of fudgy chocolate brownies topped with melted chocolate chips on a white plate.

Cottage Cheese Brownies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full -fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Process cottage cheese in a high-speed blender or food processor for 60 seconds until completely smooth and liquid.
  3. Add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the blender; pulse 3 times to incorporate.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, sift together cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry mixture and whisk until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Fold in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips using a silicone spatula.
  7. Transfer batter to the prepared pan and distribute evenly.
  8. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
  9. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour to allow the protein structure to set before slicing into 12 squares.