We use your personal data for interest-based advertising, as outlined in our\u00a0Privacy Notice.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy make brownies with cottage cheese? For me, the reasons are threefold. I love that it adds protein to the brownies, the fact that it brings a slightly tangy flavor, and its contribution to the moisture content without adding excess fat.<\/p>\n
While you\u2019re at it, also try my\u00a0Cottage Cheese Muffins\u00a0and my\u00a02-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels.<\/p>\n
I modeled this cottage cheese brownies recipe off of my\u00a0Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies, simply swapping out the sweet potato for cottage cheese.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s discuss the simple ingredients for cottage cheese brownies.<\/p>\n
Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Brownies:<\/h2>\n
Cottage Cheese:\u00a0<\/strong>Pick your favorite brand and fat content! It is responsible for adding protein, moisture, and a slight tang to the brownies.<\/p>\nAlmond Butter:\u00a0<\/strong>Bringing healthy fats to the treat, we need some unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter. I choose this over regular butter due to its higher portion of unsaturated fat and fiber.<\/p>\nUnsweetened Cocoa Powder:\u00a0<\/strong>The chocolate portion of this brownie recipe. I use\u00a0raw cacao powder, which has a creamier (less bitter) flavor than regular cocoa powder.<\/p>\n\n
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Protein Powder:\u00a0<\/strong>Pick your favorite! I use unflavored unsweetened protein powder so that it doesn\u2019t impact the flavor of the brownies. Vanilla protein powder works nicely, though.<\/p>\nEggs:\u00a0<\/strong>Add to the fudgy texture and ensure the ingredients stay held together nicely.<\/p>\nPure Maple Syrup:<\/strong>\u00a0The sweetener here! Pure maple syrup contains manganese, zinc, calcium, and potassium.<\/p>\nPure Vanilla Extract and Ground Cinnamon:<\/strong>\u00a0Both are optional, and both add unique warm flavor to this healthy treat.<\/p>\nSea Salt:<\/strong>\u00a0Big flavor enhancer! Don\u2019t skip it.<\/p>\nChocolate Chips:<\/strong>\u00a0Provide bursts of sweetness and chocolate goo, which is why we\u2019re all here! I use semisweet chocolate chips, but you can use sugar free chocolate chips if you\u2019re looking for less added sugar.<\/p>\nRecipe Customizations:<\/h2>\n
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