Description
This Quick Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie is the ultimate healthy chocolate dessert, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without derailing your fitness goals. Packed with protein, low in sugar, and ready in just 7 minutes, it’s the ideal post-workout treat or snack. Using cottage cheese and protein powder, it delivers a rich, fudgy texture that’s completely guilt-free. This microwave brownie recipe is customizable to suit your dietary needs, making it a versatile and satisfying indulgence!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain cottage cheese
- 1 scoop chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar substitute (your choice)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1–2 ounces dairy milk (or plant-based milk)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather the cottage cheese, protein powder, cocoa powder, sugar substitute, baking powder, salt, and milk.
- Blend Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding more milk if necessary to reach a thick yet pourable consistency.
- Prepare the Cooking Vessel: Optionally, coat a microwave-safe bowl with cooking spray to ease the removal of the brownie.
- Cook the Brownie: Pour the mixture into the prepared bowl and microwave on high for 1–2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent overcooking.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownie to cool slightly, then serve as is or with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a vegan version, swap dairy milk for almond or oat milk and use plant-based protein powder.
- Adjust the sweetness by changing the amount of sugar substitute or using natural sweeteners.
- You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits for additional flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
