Mediterranean Protein Cottage Cheese Flourless Brownies

Mediterranean Protein Cottage Cheese Flourless Brownies have a fudgy and chocolatey texture. They contains cottage cheese, eggs, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, olive oil, erythritol, and vanilla extract. These brownies have approximately 145 calories and 5 g of net carbs. We make these Mediterranean Protein Cottage Cheese Flourless Brownies in about 40 minutes. You can prepare these brownies beforehand, as we chill them for only four days and freeze them for almost two months. Serve them with fresh strawberries, blueberries, greek yogurt, pomegranate seeds, or chopped pistachios.

STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Total time: 40 minutes
• Course: Dessert, Snack
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• No. of Calories: 145 kcal
• Portion size: 1 brownie
• Diet: Mediterranean, High-Protein
• Cooking mode: Oven-Baked
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Total servings: 9
• Difficulty level: Easy

EQUIPMENTS:

• Bowl
• Blender
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Spatula
• Pan
• Baking Paper
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup erythritol
• ¼ cup dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips

INGREDIENT NOTES:

COTTAGE CHEESE:

• We use cottage cheese to add protein, hydration, and a creamy texture. You can substitute blended ricotta or thick Greek yogurt.

COCOA POWDER:

• We use unsweetened cocoa powder to create a rich chocolate flavor. You can use Dutch-process cocoa powder if suitable for your baking powder.

ERYTHRITOL:

• We use erythritol to sweeten the brownies without regular sugar. You may swap out monk fruit sweetener with another baking-friendly sweetener.

DARK CHOCOLATE:

• We use dark chocolate to provide richness and a fudgy texture. You might utilize sugar-free dark chocolate.

OLIVE OIL:

• We use olive oil to keep the brownies moist and add a Mediterranean-inspired touch. Avocado oil is a suitable alternative.

EGGS:

• We use eggs to bind the ingredients and provide structure. You can use a suitable commercial egg replacer.

WALNUTS:

• We utilize walnuts to give crunch and healthful fats. You can substitute almonds, pistachios, or pecans.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• We use vanilla extract to enhance the chocolate flavor. You can use vanilla bean paste.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We warm the oven to 175° Celcius & coat a pan using baking paper.
2. Blend the cottage cheese till completely smooth.
3. Stir the vanilla extract, eggs, olive oil, and erythritol in a dish.
4. Include the blended cottage cheese and whisk perfectly.
5. We melt the dark chocolate, gently cool it, and whisk it into the mixture.
6. Include the salt, cocoa powder, and baking powder, stir till smooth.
7. Whisk in the chocolate chips & chopped walnuts.
8. Spread the batter into a pan and distribute uniformly.
9. Bake till the middle is just firm and the corners are set, for almost twenty-five minutes.
10. Cool the brownies fully and then cut them into nine portions.
11. Chill for almost thirty minutes to get an extra-fudgy texture.

TIPS:

• Cool the melted chocolate for some time and then include it.
• Do not bake to retain a fudgy and moist texture.
• We utilize unsweetened cocoa powder to get a rich chocolate flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH & FRUITY:

• Fresh Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Orange Slices
• Pomegranate Seeds

MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:

• Greek Yogurt
• Chopped Pistachios
• Almonds
• Fresh Mint
• Dark Chocolate Drizzle

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the brownies in an airtight box and refrigerate for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Cover the brownies separately and store for 3 months for a perfect quality.

FAQs:

Could we prepare these brownies sugar-free?

• Yes, you can use sugar-free dark chocolate and erythritol, Monitor the elements labels for extra sugars.

May we prepare these brownies earlier?

• Yes, you can bake these brownies beforehand and chill them till ready to eat.

Will we prepare these brownies without walnuts?

• Yes, you can skip the walnuts or alternate them with pistachios or chopped almonds.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:

Proteins: 7 g

Caloric Content: 145 kcal

Net carbs: 5 g

Sodium: 125 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 2 g

Fats: 10 g

Portion Size: 1 brownie

Total carbs: 8 g