Cottage Cheese Brownie Bites
These Cottage Cheese Brownie Bites are fudgy, chocolatey, and surprisingly healthy, thanks to the inclusion of cottage cheese. Perfect for indulging your sweet tooth guilt-free!
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth) Make sure to blend until smooth for a creamy texture.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup Use honey for a more traditional taste or maple syrup for a vegan option.
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 2 large eggs Substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan version.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Toppings
- chopped nuts Provides extra crunch.
- mini chocolate chips For added chocolate flavor.
- sprinkle of sea salt Enhances the chocolate flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or coat it with non-stick spray.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until you achieve a smooth batter. If using optional mix-ins, fold them in now.
Baking
- Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the brownie bites to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Blend cottage cheese completely to avoid lumps. Experiment by adding a tablespoon of instant coffee for enhanced chocolate flavor. Be careful not to overbake; they are best served fudgy.