Description
Deliciously fudgy cottage cheese brownies that combine creamy cottage cheese with rich cocoa for a moist and flavorful treat. These brownies are baked to perfection with a tender crumb and loaded with chocolate chips both inside and on top, making them a perfect guilt-friendly dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup melted butter, slightly cooled
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Add-Ins
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend wet ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth with no lumps remaining, ensuring a creamy batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, sea salt, and baking soda until evenly mixed.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the ⅓ cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, adding extra chips on top if desired for an indulgent chocolate finish.
- Bake the brownies: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 25 to 30 minutes to firm up properly before slicing into 9 squares and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cottage cheese is blended thoroughly to avoid any gritty texture in the brownies.
- Using dutch-processed cocoa provides a smoother and richer chocolate flavor.
- Do not overbake; the center should still look slightly soft to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Allow cooling time to help brownies set completely and make slicing easier.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the cottage cheese and butter with appropriate plant-based alternatives, though texture and flavor may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 1/9th of recipe)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
