Description
These Homemade Keto Cottage Cheese Brownies are a delicious low-carb treat perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without the guilt. Made with cottage cheese for added protein and almond flour to keep it keto-friendly, these brownies blend rich cocoa and sugar-free dark chocolate chips for an indulgent yet healthy dessert option.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth for a creamier brownie texture, though this step is optional depending on your texture preference.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Whisk the melted butter together with the blended cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the almond flour, cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and prevent lumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the sugar-free dark chocolate chips to add texture and richness.
- Prepare to Bake: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and spread it out smoothly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, slice into 9 squares and serve.
Notes
- For smoother brownies, blending the cottage cheese is recommended but optional.
- Ensure butter is slightly cooled before mixing to prevent cooking the eggs.
- Do not overmix the batter; stirring until just combined maintains brownie tenderness.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Use sugar-free dark chocolate chips to keep the brownies keto-friendly.
