Description
Make a quick, fudgy, high-protein brownie in a mug using cottage cheese for structure. This recipe cooks in under two minutes in the microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or preferred sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 small square (5g) dark chocolate, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese in a small, microwave-safe mug. Blend it briefly with a fork or immersion blender until completely smooth.
- Add the egg, cocoa powder, almond flour, sweetener, vanilla extract, and baking powder to the mug.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you have a uniform batter. Scrape down the sides.
- If using, press the chopped dark chocolate square into the center of the batter.
- Microwave on high power for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time depends on your microwave’s wattage; start with 60 seconds.
- The brownie is done when the edges look set but the center is still slightly soft for a fudgy texture.
- Let the mug cool for 1 minute before eating directly from the mug.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, blend the cottage cheese until it has the consistency of Greek yogurt before adding dry ingredients.
- If you prefer a cake-like texture, increase the cooking time by 10 to 15 seconds.
- You can add 1 teaspoon of mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolate flavor.
- This recipe is best eaten immediately after cooking.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 1.5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 100