Cottage Cheese Brownies

These Cottage Cheese Brownies are rich, fudgy, and secretly packed with protein! A healthier twist on classic brownies using cottage cheese for extra moisture and creaminess-easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Craving fudgy, chocolatey brownies with a little less guilt and a little more protein? Say hello to these Cottage Cheese Brownies! They’re rich, moist, and full of chocolate flavor, but thanks to the cottage cheese, they feel a bit lighter and secretly wholesome. Perfect for a sweet snack, a cozy dessert, or just because you need chocolate in your life.

Why You’ll Love These Brownies

They’re incredibly fudgy and moist-just like a brownie should be!
The cottage cheese adds a sneaky protein boost without changing the taste.
Super easy to make with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup.

Why Add Cottage Cheese to Brownies?

I know-cottage cheese in brownies might sound a little weird at first. But trust me on this one. You won’t taste it at all! What you’ll get instead is a batch of super moist brownies with a soft, slightly creamy texture and a bonus protein boost. It’s one of my favorite ways to sneak in a little extra nutrition without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients

See recipe card for measurements.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: These give the brownies a rich, chocolatey base. You can also use chopped chocolate, as you are going to melt it anyway.
Unsalted Butter: Melted together with the chocolate for that classic brownie richness. Feel free to swap with coconut oil.
Cottage Cheese: The star of the show! It makes the brownies super moist and adds a creamy texture. Go for full-fat cottage cheese for best results.
Milk: Adds extra moisture to the batter. Any type of milk will work-dairy or plant-based. I love to use oat milk or a high-protein soy milk.
Cocoa Powder: Use unsweetened cocoa powder for deep, rich chocolate flavor.
Caster Sugar + Brown sugar: These two together give the perfect balance of sweetness and a little depth from the molasses in the brown sugar. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, just double the amount.
All-purpose flour: Feel free to use whole wheat flour or spelt flour for a more nutritious twist.
Egg, Vanilla Extract, Baking Powder, Salt

Visual Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter and chocolate together in the microwave or over a water bath. Add the melted chocolate mixture, cottage cheese, egg, milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract to a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the wet ingredients and stir using a spatula until just combined.

Step 3

Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth out the top. If you like, sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.

Step 4

Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

Tips & Variations

Sweeter brownies: Just double the amount of sugar if you like your brownies sweeter.
Add-ins: Want to jazz them up? Stir in chopped walnuts, pecans, or extra chocolate chips.
Make ahead: These brownies store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing them, as they taste a bit dry once defrosted.

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