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Cottage Cheese Brownies

Cottage Cheese Brownies
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Cottage Cheese Brownies offer a rich, fudgy chocolate dessert with a nutritious twist. By incorporating creamy cottage cheese, these brownies deliver added protein and moisture without sacrificing classic brownie flavor and texture, making them an ideal indulgence for dessert lovers seeking a healthier option.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup sugar (or coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup as alternatives)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Optional Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or espresso powder (for spiced variation)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies once baked.
  2. Blend the Cottage Cheese: Blend the cottage cheese briefly in a food processor until creamy and smooth to avoid lumps and ensure a silky batter.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pureed cottage cheese, melted butter or oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk together thoroughly until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. This helps prevent lumps and distributes the leavening agents evenly.
  5. Fold Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding to create a cohesive batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
  6. Add Optional Mix-ins: If desired, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, or espresso powder evenly throughout the batter for added texture and flavor.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing to maintain their fudgy texture and facilitate clean cuts.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture and better flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies.
  • Chill brownies before slicing for clean, neat pieces.
  • Try mixing natural and Dutch-processed cocoa powder for enhanced flavor and color.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.

Nutrition

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Brownies, Healthy Brownies, Protein Brownies, Fudgy Brownies, Chocolate Dessert, Nutritious Brownies, Gluten-Free Brownies

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