Description
Indulge in these guilt-free Protein Cottage Cheese Espresso Brownies, a perfect blend of richness and nutrition.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix the cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out with a spatula. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for moist crumbs with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
These brownies are delightful warm or served with ice cream or yogurt. Feel free to experiment with different toppings and variations!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, healthy dessert, protein brownies, cottage cheese brownies, espresso brownies