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A stack of fudgy chocolate brownies topped with melted chocolate chips on a parchment-lined tray.

Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup low -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 cup chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place cottage cheese in a high-speed blender and process until completely smooth and liquid.
  3. Add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the blender and pulse until combined.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Pour the wet cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a uniform batter forms.
  6. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the surface.
  9. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
  10. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes to allow the protein structure to set before slicing.