These cottage cheese brownies are SO fudgy, full of rich chocolate flavor and are made with nutritious ingredients like whole wheat flour and cottage cheese. They’re the perfect healthier alternative for your sweet cravings!

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You don’t have to be a cottage cheese lover to love these cottage cheese brownies. They’re the perfect treat to satisfy your chocolate cravings with a nutrition boost!

I’ve seen a few versions of the viral cottage cheese brownies and just knew I could make an even better version. And these are SO GOOD.

Unlike traditional brownies, these are made with less butter and sugar and some more nutrient-dense simple ingredients like whole wheat flour and cottage cheese.

These fudgy brownies have everything you love about regular brownies like the perfect gooey fudgy texture, lots of chocolatey flavor and shiny crinkly brownie top.

Each one of these brownies has 4 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber, for a delicious brownie snack that’s going to keep you satisfied. For a super high protein dessert, serve one of these brownies with some vanilla Greek yogurt!

My whole family loves these and no one can even notice that they’re made with cottage cheese.

Use this yummy recipe for cottage cheese protein brownies the next time your sweet tooth is calling your name, you’re going to love these!

Ingredients

1. Cottage cheese: You’ll need cottage cheese of course! The creamy texture works excellent in baking. Any kind of cottage cheese will work, but I personally prefer full-fat cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is a great source of protein- my favorite brand is Good Culture.
2. Whole wheat flour: Whole wheat flour works great in this recipe and makes these brownies more nutrient dense. I love King Arthur’s White Whole Wheat flour, but you can use any kind that you have.
3. Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor and bonus: each tablespoon of cocoa powder has about 2 grams of fiber!
4. Sugar: Regular granulated sugar gives these brownies the classic shiny top. I love using regular sugar the best, and they’re still lower sugar than most brownie recipes. You can also use brown sugar or a granulated sugar alternative, just keep in mind that the texture will be different. You can also use maple syrup or honey, but the brownies will have a different texture.
5. Butter: Real butter gives these brownies the fudge-y texture and rich flavor, and this recipe uses less than most traditional brownie recipes. Without the butter they’re more cakey and dense. For best results I like using salted butter, but unsalted butter or melted coconut oil will also work. You can also use a neutral oil like avocado oil.
6. Milk: I use regular 2% cow’s milk for these brownies. You can use any kind that you have on hand.
7. Egg: You’ll need just one egg to hold the structure without adding too much cakiness.
8. Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract for flavor!
9. Chocolate chips: You’ll need both chopped chocolate or chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips) plus mini chocolate chips for mixing in! You can also use sugar free chocolate chips to lower the sugar.
10. Baking soda + salt

How to make cottage cheese brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Start by adding cottage cheese, melted chocolate, melted butter, vanilla extract, egg, milk, sugar and cocoa powder to a food processor. Process cottage cheese mixture on high until blended. Note: Avoid cracking the egg right on top of the melted chocolate or butter in the food processor if those ingredients are hot.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt.

3. Combine blended wet ingredients with dry ingredient and mix until just combined. Fold mini chocolate chips into the cottage cheese brownie batter.

4. Transfer to a 9×9″ baking dish lightly oiled or lined with parchment paper. 
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Note: different ovens may vary so make sure to test the center before removing from the oven 🙂

6. Allow to cool and then slice into 16 brownies.

How to store

Store extra brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also stick them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to warm them up!

Variations

• Top with sprinkles, chopped nuts, flaky sea salt or even mini marshmallows. Add any of your favorite toppings for brownies!
• Instead of mini chocolate chips, add a 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to the brownie batter before baking.
• Bake in a muffin pan instead of a brownie pan for easy cottage cheese brownie muffins!
• Swirl peanut butter or any nut butter onto to the top before baking.

More cottage cheese recipes

If you love these brownies, you’ll love these other cottage cheese recipes too:

• High Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
• Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Dip
• Strawberry Banana Cottage Cheese Smoothie
• Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
• Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)
• Cottage Cheese with Fruit Bowls