Description
Rich, fudgy keto brownies made with cottage cheese for extra protein and creaminess. Flourless, sugar-free, and low-carb!
Ingredients
1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
1/2 cup almond flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1/4 cup erythritol (or your preferred keto sweetener)
3 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Fold in almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder, and salt until combined.
4. Stir in sugar-free chocolate chips if using.
5. Pour into prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes.
6. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For fudgier brownies, do not overbake.
Chill in fridge for a denser texture.
Swap butter for coconut oil for dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg