Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1/4 cup pure honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or almond flour (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, flour (if using), baking powder, and salt.
- Pulse briefly until dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Stir in optional chocolate chips.
- Divide batter into 2 microwave-safe mugs.
- Microwave one mug at a time for 60-90 seconds.
- Let cool for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Check brownie at 60 seconds to avoid overcooking.
- Serve with Greek yogurt or extra cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg