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High Protein Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie

A close-up of a rich, dark chocolate Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie with a bite taken out, served in a white ramekin.
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Make a quick, single-serving, fudgy chocolate brownie using cottage cheese in the microwave for a high-protein, low-carb snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup (60g) cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 small square (5g) dark chocolate, chopped (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place the cottage cheese in a small, microwave-safe mug or ramekin. Blend it with an immersion blender or fork until completely smooth.
  2. Add the egg, cocoa powder, almond flour, sweetener, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the mug.
  3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you have a smooth, uniform batter. Scrape down the sides.
  4. If using, press the chopped dark chocolate square into the center of the batter.
  5. Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies by microwave wattage; start checking at 60 seconds. The brownie is done when the top looks set but the center is still slightly soft for a fudgy texture.
  6. Let the brownie cool in the mug for 2 minutes before eating directly from the mug.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, blend the cottage cheese until it has the consistency of Greek yogurt before adding other ingredients.
  • If you prefer a cake-like texture, cook for an additional 10-15 seconds.
  • This recipe works well as a quick keto chocolate snack if you use a zero-calorie sweetener instead of maple syrup.

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