The Best High-Protein Cottage Cheese Brownies: Fudgy & Guilt-Free!

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Lightly grease any exposed parts of the pan.
2. 2

   In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, sugar (or sweetener), applesauce, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth and no lumps of cottage cheese remain. Scrape down sides as needed.
3. 3

   In a separate large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4

   Pour the smooth wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. 5

   Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for sprinkling on top.
6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
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   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). The edges should be set, but the center may still look slightly soft.
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   Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into squares. For extra fudginess and cleaner cuts, chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.