Moist, fudgy chocolate protein scones made with cottage cheese. Brownie-like texture with 8.7g protein each.

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup chocolate protein powder

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup cottage cheese, blended

1/4 cup melted butter

1 large egg

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup chocolate chips

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet.

2. Blend cottage cheese smooth.

3. Mix dry ingredients.

4. Mix wet ingredients.

5. Combine gently; fold in chocolate chips.

6. Shape into circle; slice into 8 wedges.

7. Bake 14–17 minutes.

Chill dough for taller scones.

Add protein powder slowly if dough is too wet.