Description
Cottage Cheese Brownie Bites are the perfect guilt-free treat, combining the rich flavors of chocolate brownies with the creamy goodness of cottage cheese. These bite-sized delights are not only delicious but also packed with protein, making them a fantastic choice for satisfying your sweet cravings without the added calories. Ideal for any occasion, from cozy movie nights to brunches, these brownie bites promise to impress everyone—even those who shy away from cottage cheese!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Stir in the cottage cheese until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat together eggs and vanilla extract until frothy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg