Description
Make a rich, fudgy, high-protein brownie in minutes using cottage cheese as a secret ingredient for texture and nutrition. This quick microwave dessert satisfies your chocolate craving instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or preferred sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small, microwave-safe mug or ramekin, combine the blended cottage cheese, egg, cocoa powder, almond flour, sweetener, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies based on microwave power; start checking at 60 seconds.
- The brownie is done when the edges look set but the center is still slightly soft. It will firm up as it cools.
- Let it cool for a minute before enjoying your instant chocolate mug cake protein treat.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, blend the cottage cheese in a small blender or food processor until completely smooth before mixing with other ingredients. This helps hide the texture.
- If you prefer a fudgier result, slightly undercook it in the microwave.
- This recipe is a great weight loss friendly brownie option when using a zero-calorie sweetener instead of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 1.5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 90