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Espresso Cottage Cheese Brownies

Secretly Healthy Espresso Cottage Cheese Brownies Recipe

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Espresso Cottage Cheese Brownies combine rich cocoa and espresso with hidden protein from cottage cheese. A family-friendly treat with a chocolatey twist.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1 tsp hot water if coarse, or added dry if fine)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 pan.
  2. Blend cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, espresso powder, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Mix almond flour and cocoa powder in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine blended mixture with dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

Notes

  • Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
  • Adjust espresso powder to taste.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg