Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies are a decadent yet guilt-free dessert that combines the rich taste of chocolate with a protein boost. These fudgy brownies, made with low-fat cottage cheese and oats, are ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings without compromising your health goals.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, oats, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and baking powder; blend until smooth.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in dark chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
