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Cottage Cheese Brownies Recipe

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These Cottage Cheese Brownies offer a healthier twist on a classic treat by incorporating protein-rich cottage cheese and almond flour. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and rich with unsweetened cocoa, these fudgy brownies are moist, flavorful, and perfect for those seeking gluten-free, lower-fat dessert options without compromising on taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cottage cheese (Full-fat, blended smooth)
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup Maple syrup (Or honey)
  • 2 Large eggs (Room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Almond flour
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Mini dark chocolate chips (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake.
  2. Prepare Pan: Line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the brownies once baked.
  3. Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the full-fat cottage cheese until completely smooth to eliminate any lumps, which ensures a creamy batter.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the room temperature eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the blended cottage cheese and blend again until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Prepare Dry Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and cocoa.
  6. Fold Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry mix into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined to keep the batter light and avoid overmixing.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini dark chocolate chips for extra chocolate bursts throughout the brownies (optional but recommended).
  8. Rest Batter: Let the batter rest for 10 minutes; this allows the almond flour to absorb moisture and improves the texture of the brownies.
  9. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares to ensure clean slices and the best texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the eggs are at room temperature to help create a smooth batter and better rise.
  • Almond flour can be substituted with coconut flour, but reduce quantity as coconut flour absorbs more liquid.
  • Resting the batter is key to achieving a moist, tender brownie texture.
  • Use parchment paper lining for easy removal from the pan and cleaner cuts.
  • Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • You can freeze the brownies wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.

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