Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pure honey (or maple syrup, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional Mix-ins: 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no cottage cheese lumps remain. Scrape down the sides to incorporate everything.
- Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the smooth wet mixture. Blend or process briefly until the batter is thick, uniform, and dark brown. Do not overmix. If using optional chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in now.
- Pour the batter into the prepared 8×8 inch pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter).
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cooling is crucial for the fudgy texture. Once cool, slice into 9 uniform squares.
Notes
- Cooling is crucial for the fudgy texture.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg