Description
A quick and delicious brownie made in the microwave using cottage cheese for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.
- If desired, fold in the chocolate chips for added richness.
- Pour the mixture into a greased microwave-safe mug or small bowl.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes, checking for doneness. The brownie should be set but still moist in the center.
- Let it cool for a minute before enjoying.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the cottage cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter to the mixture for a nutty twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg