Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until silky)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk blended cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift almond flour and cocoa powder together in a separate bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick paste forms.
- Pour batter into a parchment-lined 8×8 pan and spread evenly.
- Bake at 350°F for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing for fudgy texture.
Notes
- Use a high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor.
- Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for a smooth texture.
- Letting brownies cool fully ensures they hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg