Description
Indulge in these Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies that provide a guilt-free treat packed with protein and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese
- Ripe Bananas
- Maple Syrup
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Chocolate Protein Powder
- Baking Powder
- Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For added sweetness, ensure your bananas are very ripe. These brownies can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies, Guilt-Free Brownies, Protein Brownies, Healthy Dessert, Low-Calorie Brownies