Description
This Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie is a high-protein, single-serve dessert that’s rich, fudgy, and ready in minutes. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without the guilt!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons cottage cheese
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ tablespoons oat flour (or almond flour)
1½ tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, to taste)
1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon baking powder
A pinch of salt
Optional mix-ins:
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
A few crushed nuts for texture
Instructions
1. (Optional) Blend cottage cheese, milk, and vanilla extract in a small blender or food processor until smooth.
2. In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, mix cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the blended mixture and maple syrup, stirring until well combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
5. Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds, until set on the edges but gooey in the center.
6. Let cool for 1–2 minutes before serving. Enjoy as is or top with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, or melted chocolate.
Notes
Tips:
– Use almond flour for a gluten-free version.
– For extra moisture, add a teaspoon of melted butter or oil.
– If you prefer a cake-like texture, cook slightly longer (up to 100 seconds).
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American, Healthy Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Brownie, Microwave Brownie, High Protein Dessert, Single Serve Brownie, Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake