Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie: Quick, Fudgy, and High Protein
Make a single-serve, fudgy brownie in minutes using your microwave. This recipe uses cottage cheese for a boost of protein and moisture, making it a guilt-free chocolate fix.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 small square (about 1/2 ounce) dark chocolate, chopped (optional, for extra fudginess)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese, egg, cocoa powder, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug or small bowl.
- Mix well with a fork until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are incorporated. Scrape down the sides.
- If using, stir in the chopped dark chocolate pieces.
- Microwave on high power for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies based on 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.
- Let it cool for one minute before eating directly from the mug.
Notes
- For a cake-like texture, cook for a few seconds longer. For a fudgier result, undercook slightly.
- You can substitute the almond flour with oat flour if you prefer.
- This recipe is a great high protein snack for a quick chocolate fix.
- Top with a few berries or a sprinkle of sea salt after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 120