Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or 4% fat)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese, eggs, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
- Pour batter into pan. Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
- Let brownies cool completely for clean slices.
- Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg