These turn out super fudgy with crinkly tops—no cottage cheese taste!
Ingredients (for an 8x8 pan, about 9-12 brownies):
• 1 cup full-fat or 4% cottage cheese (blends creamier and boosts protein)
• 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)
• 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener (like maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar or sugar-free alternative)
• 1/3-1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for richer flavor)
Optional add-ins: Chocolate chips for extra gooeyness, chopped nuts like almonds.
Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
• Blend cottage cheese until smooth (no curds left).
• Mix in almond butter, sugar, and cocoa powder until combined.
• Fold in chocolate chips if using.
• Spread into pan and bake 20-25 minutes (center should be slightly gooey).
• Cool completely (chill for best fudginess), then slice.