Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie
A quick, single-serve brownie made with cottage cheese, perfect for a high-protein, low-sugar treat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 7 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp sweetener (e.g., erythritol or stevia)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese and egg in a microwave-safe mug or small bowl. Mix well.
- Add cocoa powder, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in optional chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, or until set. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- Ensure your cottage cheese is smooth; blend if necessary.
- Adjust sweetener to your preference.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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