Description
These Homemade Keto Cottage Cheese Brownies are a delicious low-carb treat that combines creamy cottage cheese with rich cocoa and sugar-free dark chocolate chips. Perfect for a keto-friendly dessert, they are sweetened naturally with monk fruit sweetener and have a moist, fudgy texture.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth for an even, creamy texture in the brownies.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter and allow it to cool slightly. Then whisk in the smooth cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the almond flour, cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt to ensure a lump-free mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to keep the batter light. Gently fold in the sugar-free dark chocolate chips evenly.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing. This helps set the texture and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Blending the cottage cheese is optional but recommended for smooth texture.
- Make sure the melted butter is not too hot when mixing with eggs to avoid cooking them prematurely.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These brownies are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly.
