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Stack of rich, fudgy cottage cheese brownies with shiny crinkly tops and gooey chocolate centers.

Cottage Cheese Brownies: The Best 4-Ingredient Fudgy Hack You’ll Love


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Servings: 12

Description

These rich and fudgy Cottage Cheese Brownies are made with just four simple ingredients—whipped cottage cheese, cocoa powder, almond butter, and sugar. They’re high in protein, naturally gluten-free, and come together in one bowl with no oil or butter needed. A quick, family-friendly dessert that’s ready in under 30 minutes!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped cottage cheese 
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whipped cottage cheese, almond butter, cocoa powder, and sugar until the batter is smooth and glossy.
  3. If using chocolate chips or chunks, gently fold them into the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spread it evenly, and top with extra chocolate if desired.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Notes

Cottage Cheese Tip: I prefer using whipped cottage cheese because it blends smoothly into the batter. If you only have regular cottage cheese, just blend it until creamy before mixing.

Mix-Ins: I used ½ cup of chopped chocolate in the batter, but feel free to add up to 1 cup of your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or even peanut butter swirls.

Storage: Store leftover cottage cheese brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to 1 week.

Freezing: These brownies freeze well. Place them in a zip-top bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for a quick treat.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1serving
  • Calories: 195kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 108mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 12g