Easy Protein Brownies with Cottage Cheese – Low Sugar and Gluten-Free
These Easy High-Protein Brownies with Cottage Cheese are the perfect way to enjoy a clean and tidy treat without the guilt, offering a delicious low sugar and gluten-free option that fits seamlessly into a minimalist lifestyle.
I love me a chocolatey treat, AND I’m striving for more protein in my diet. I also am trying to limit sugar. I also have a tricky relationship with gluten. I love it, but my body doesn’t.
SO, I decided let’s create a delicious treat that’s a wee bit healthier! I give you, Easy Protein Brownies with Cottage Cheese! And they’re easy to boot!
Easy Protein Brownies with Cottage Cheese Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee (optional, for flavour boost)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (room temperature)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Easy Protein Brownies with Cottage Cheese Method
Preheat your oven, and line your 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
Ok, so first thing’s first, let’s throw all of our dry ingredients in a medium bowl. I like to use a good helping of cocoa powder because it just brings that chocolate flavour!
So, that’s the cocoa, baking powder, powdered coffee, and salt. Then set it aside.
Next, we need to create a nice smooth base, so go ahead and toss your cottage cheese and eggs in the blender, along with your vanilla. Blend it until smooth.
Over a double boiler, melt the chocolate with the butter. Don’t allow any water in the chocolate or it will seize. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate with butter in the microwave. Just do this 20 seconds at a time, stirring until melted. Do NOT overcook. Allow to cook for a few minutes.
This is a good time to prep your pan, but you already did that!
Ok, now add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and just blend until smooth.
Slowly add to the dry ingredients (add the walnuts now if using…and they are GOOD!)
Ok, pour the mixture into your prepared pan, and bake for about 20-30 minutes until set.
Allow to cool before cutting.
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Easy Protein Brownies with Cottage Cheese – Low Sugar and Gluten-Free
These Easy Protein Brownies with Cottage Cheese are the perfect way to enjoy a clean and tidy treat without the guilt, offering a delicious low sugar and gluten-free option that fits seamlessly into a minimalist lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee (optional, for flavour boost)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (room temperature)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Butter an 9x9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, instant coffee, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Blend wet ingredients: In a blender, combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cottage cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Melt chocolate chips: Using a double boiler or microwave (in short bursts, stirring frequently), melt the chocolate chips with the butter. Add this to the blender with the egg mixture and blend until fully incorporated.
- Combine: Pour the blended mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. If using walnuts, gently fold them in.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula if needed. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 189mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 5g
