Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie
A quick and easy single-serve brownie made with cottage cheese, perfect for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 1.5 min
- Total Time: 7 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 tablespoon sweetener (like erythritol or stevia)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine cottage cheese and egg. Mix well until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds, or until the brownie is set.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- Adjust sweetener to your preference.
- Ensure your mug is large enough to prevent overflow.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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