Cottage Cheese Brownie Bites
Rich, fudgy brownie bites packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, perfect as a post-workout snack or guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup granulated or powdered sweetener (monk fruit, stevia, or regular sugar)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your mini muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until a thick, smooth batter forms. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips, if using.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let the brownie bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly for a smooth texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the brownie bites light and fudgy. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a prettier presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: brownie bites, high protein snack, cottage cheese brownies, gluten-free dessert, healthy brownies