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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Microwave Mug Brownie

A spoonful of moist, rich chocolate Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie being lifted from a white mug.
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Make a single-serving, fudgy brownie quickly using cottage cheese for a protein boost. This recipe cooks in under two minutes in the microwave.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener (like erythritol or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour or oat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 small square dark chocolate (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. If your cottage cheese is lumpy, blend it until completely smooth in a small food processor or blender.
  2. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, egg, cocoa powder, sweetener, melted oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in the almond flour and baking powder until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Place the optional square of dark chocolate on top of the batter.
  5. Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies by microwave power; start checking at 60 seconds. The center should look set but still moist.
  6. Let the brownie cool in the mug for 2 minutes before eating.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, ensure you blend the cottage cheese thoroughly before mixing other ingredients.
  • If you prefer a cake-like texture, add an extra pinch of baking powder.
  • You can substitute the sweetener with your preferred zero-calorie option.

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