Description
These Homemade Keto Cottage Cheese Brownies are a delicious low-carb dessert option perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. Combining creamy cottage cheese with almond flour and cocoa powder, these brownies are sweetened naturally with monk fruit sweetener and studded with sugar-free dark chocolate chips for a rich, fudgy texture without the guilt. They bake up moist and flavorful, making a perfect treat for keto enthusiasts or anyone looking for a healthier chocolate fix.
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
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: 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: Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth for a creamy texture, which is optional but recommended.
- Melt Butter and Combine Wet Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the almond flour, cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt to remove lumps and evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the sugar-free dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating the brownies are cooked but still fudgy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 servings and serving.
Notes
- For a smoother brownie texture, blending the cottage cheese is recommended but not required.
- Make sure not to overbake to maintain a moist and fudgy brownie.
- Using parchment paper helps with easy removal and cleanup.
- These brownies keep well refrigerated for up to 5 days and taste great chilled.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of monk fruit sweetener if desired.
