Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese
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1/2 cup protein powder, preferred flavor
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
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1/2 cup coconut flour
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3/4 cup sweetener of choice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9×9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well. Set aside.
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Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure all the cottage cheese is creamy and smooth.
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To the blended cottage cheese, add the eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend or process until well combined.
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Add the protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut flour, sweetener, and baking powder to the blender or food processor with the wet ingredients. Blend until a smooth batter forms, scraping down the sides if necessary.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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Sprinkle the chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate evenly over the top of the batter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until the top looks set and is firm to the touch. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
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Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!