Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie
A healthy, quick, and delicious brownie made with cottage cheese that takes just under three minutes to prepare and cook.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 brownie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sweetener (sugar, honey, or alternative)
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or any flour of choice)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings (nuts, chocolate chips)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, almond flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until it is well mixed, and the batter looks smooth and rich.
- Microwave on high for about 1-2 minutes until the brownie is set but still moist in the middle.
- Allow the brownie to cool slightly before garnishing with your favorite toppings.
- Dig in and savor the incredible chocolatey goodness.
Notes
For a fudgier brownie, reduce the cooking time slightly. Adjust sweetness to taste, starting with less sweetener and increasing as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg