Description
These High Protein Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownies are rich, fudgy, and ready in just minutes. Made with blended cottage cheese for a creamy texture and natural protein boost, this single-serve brownie is perfect for a quick dessert, post-workout snack, or healthy chocolate craving. No refined sugar and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1/4 cup blended cottage cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons oat flour or almond flour
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon chocolate chips optional
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
2. Whisk together the egg, cocoa powder, flour, maple syrup, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract in a microwave safe mug.
3. Stir in the blended cottage cheese until fully combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
5. Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds until the center is set but still moist.
6. Let cool for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese thoroughly to avoid grainy texture.
Microwave times vary by wattage so adjust as needed.
Add peanut butter or extra chocolate chips for a richer brownie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: high protein brownie, cottage cheese brownie, microwave brownie, healthy dessert