Does Cottage Cheese Lose Its Protein When Baked?

No, it doesn’t. While heating may slightly affect some vitamins, the protein content stays stable during baking. That means you're still getting the same high-protein benefit in each brownie square. It's one of the reasons I love using it in my high-protein recipes like Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse .

Can You Mix Protein Powder with Cottage Cheese?

Yes! Cottage cheese blends beautifully with protein powder. If you want an extra boost, you can add 1–2 tablespoons of chocolate or vanilla protein powder to the batter. Just reduce the almond flour slightly to keep the texture balanced. You’ll find this swap helpful if you also enjoy baking with protein like in my Easy Protein Mug Cakes .

Can You Use Cottage Cheese in Brownie Mix?

Absolutely. Blend it first for a smooth texture and mix it in with the wet ingredients. It works well as a partial replacement for oil or butter in boxed brownie mixes too. This trick also works in other baking recipes like Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough .

What Happens When You Add Protein Powder to Brownie Mix?

You’ll add density and protein to the brownies. The key is not to overdo it—too much can make the texture dry. Stick to a tablespoon or two per batch and consider adding a bit more moisture (like an extra tablespoon of maple syrup or water) to keep it fudgy.

Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies: Healthy, Fudgy, and High-Protein

Name: Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup almond flour; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Ingredients

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1 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup almond flour

2 eggs

1/3 cup maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.

3. Add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla to the blender and mix again.

4. In a bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir just until mixed.

6. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

7. Pour batter into a lined 8×8 pan and spread evenly.

8. Bake 22–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

9. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 9 brownies.

Notes

To make it dairy-free: Use 1 cup silken tofu instead of cottage cheese and 2 flax eggs instead of eggs.

To make it keto-friendly: Replace maple syrup with sugar-free monk fruit syrup and use sugar-free chocolate chips.

Author: EmilyFrost
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 145
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 40mg