These Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are rich and chocolatey, making them the perfect high-protein snack. Each protein brownie packs 7 grams of protein, is flourless, sugar-free, and under 100 calories. They’re a delicious, guilt-free treat that’s perfect for any diet.
Cottage cheese is trending these days, used in everything from cottage cheese cheesecake and mousses to cottage cheese ice cream and smoothies. I enjoy it as a snack, but it’s also perfect for making cottage cheese flatbread or adding protein to baked egg tortillas. It’s fantastic when whipped until creamy!
If you love brownies but want a lighter treat that fits your diet and helps you reach your goals, these ultra high-protein brownies are perfect for you! They give you all the delicious, chocolatey flavor you crave while keeping your macros in check.
You won’t believe these brownies are actually good for you. They taste so indulgent, you’ll feel like you’re treating yourself to something naughty!
Reasons to Make The Best Cottage Cheese Brownies Recipe
- Easy to Make: These brownies are quick and simple to whip up, even if you’re not a baking pro. Just mix a few basic ingredients, and you’re good to go!
- Amazing Taste: They taste just like regular brownies – rich, fudgy, and chocolatey. You’d never guess they’re packed with protein and healthy stuff.
- Keeps You Full: Thanks to the protein, these brownies are super satisfying and keep you full for longer. Perfect for a snack between meals or after a workout.
- Great for Meal Prep: Make a batch, and you’ll have a delicious, healthy snack ready for the whole week. They store well, so you can grab one whenever you need it.
- Customizable: Get creative! Add nuts, chocolate chips, or a swirl of peanut butter to make these brownies even more delicious and unique to your taste.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cottage cheese: I used full-fat 4% cottage cheese. It adds a creamy texture and boosts the protein content of the brownies. You can also use low-fat, or lactose-free cottage cheese.
- Protein powder (use your favorite flavor): I used vanilla protein powder for a delicious flavor boost and an extra protein punch.
- Eggs: Eggs are a fantastic source of protein and help bind the ingredients together, giving the brownies structure and moisture.
- Cocoa powder: Opt for natural cocoa powder without added sugars to keep your brownies sugar-free. You can also experiment with Dutch cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Coconut oil: Coconut oil adds healthy fats and helps keep the brownies moist and fudgy. Melt it before adding to the batter for easy mixing. You can also use unsalted butter, but I wanted to keep these viral protein brownies dairy-free.
- Coconut flour: Coconut flour is a gluten-free alternative to regular flour. It’s high in fiber and super absorbent. Don’t replace it with almond flour.
- Sweetener: Choose your favorite sweetener to keep it low-carb and diet-friendly.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor, adding a warm, sweet aroma that complements the chocolate perfectly.
- Baking powder: Baking powder helps the brownies rise, making them light and fluffy.
- Chocolate chips: Adding chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate gives a burst of extra chocolatey goodness in every bite.
How To Make These Viral Cottage Cheese Brownies?
Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
Add the eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until well mixed, then add the protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut flour, sweetener, and baking powder. Blend until you have a smooth batter, scraping down the sides as needed.
Prepare Batter: Pour the batter into a greased or lined 9×9 inch baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate over the top of the batter.
Bake and Enjoy: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-22 minutes, or until the top looks set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. Enjoy your delicious, protein-packed treat!
Ways to Serve Protein Brownies
- Classic Style: Enjoy these brownies straight from the pan, served at room temperature or slightly warmed.
- Berries: Serve the brownies with fresh berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
- Nut Butter: Drizzle warm peanut butter, almond butter, or any nut butter over the brownies.
- Ice Cream Sandwich: Slice a brownie in half horizontally and sandwich a scoop of your favorite low-calorie ice cream or frozen yogurt between the halves for a decadent dessert.
- Whipped Cream: Top the brownies with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped coconut cream for a light and airy contrast to the dense brownie.
- Parfait: Layer brownie pieces with Greek yogurt and fruit in a glass to create a beautiful and delicious parfait. This makes for an impressive and healthy dessert.
How to Store
- Room Temperature: If you plan to eat the brownies within 1-2 days, store them in an airtight container on the counter. They’ll stay fresh and fudgy.
- Refrigerator: For up to a week of freshness, keep the brownies in an airtight container in the fridge. This keeps them moist and delicious.
- Freezer: To store for up to 3 months, wrap individual brownie squares tightly in plastic wrap or foil, then place them in a freezer bag or container. When you want one, just thaw at room temp for a couple of hours or overnight in the fridge.
Quick Tips:
- Keep Them Fresh: Use airtight containers to prevent dryness.
- Label It: Mark the date on your containers or bags so you know how long they’ve been stored.
- Easy Access: Place parchment paper between layers if you’re stacking brownies to avoid sticking.
More High Protein Desserts
TikTok Viral Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup protein powder use your favorite flavor
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 3/4 cup sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9×9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well. Set aside.
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure all the cottage cheese is creamy and smooth.
- To the blended cottage cheese, add the 4 large eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend or process until well combined.
- Add the protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut flour, sweetener, and baking powder to the blender or food processor with the wet ingredients. Blend until a smooth batter forms, scraping down the sides if necessary.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until the top looks set and is firm to the touch. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
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How do we calculate the nutrition info?
These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.
Could you make this recipe using a mini muffin pan so that they would be like two bite brownies???
Yes, you can definitely make this protein brownies recipe using a mini muffin pan! Just reduce the baking time to about 12-15 minutes, but keep an eye on them since ovens can vary. Theyโll be perfectly portioned and just as delicious. Enjoy!