Flourless Cottage Cheese Brownies (Fudgy & Healthy)

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flourless cottage cheese brownies (fudgy & healthy)

if you’ve ever tried a “healthy brownie” and felt personally betrayed by the texture… these are for you.

these flourless cottage cheese brownies are shockingly fudgy, rich, and sliceable,

these are the kind of brownies you’d never guess are made with cottage cheese, almond butter, and no flour at all. like, what!?

they’re one of those recipes that checks every box: nourishing, easy, made in a food processor, and honestly? they taste like a real dessert.

taste & texture

these brownies are deeply chocolatey, not overly sweet, and perfectly balanced. the cocoa powder gives them that bold brownie flavor, while the almond butter adds richness and body.

texture-wise, they’re everything i want in a brownie:

• dense and fudgy through the center
• set edges that hold together beautifully
• soft, almost truffle-like once cooled
• even better chilled

they’re not cakey. not dry. not “protein bar adjacent.” just straight-up fudgy brownies.

why cottage cheese works here

once blended smooth, cottage cheese completely disappears into the batter. what it leaves behind is moisture, structure, and protein, which is exactly why these brownies hold together so well without flour.

using 2% cottage cheese works great here; the almond butter and eggs balance everything out so you don’t lose that rich texture.

how to make them (so easy)

this is truly a dump-and-blend situation.

everything gets blended together in a food processor or blender until smooth, poured into a pan, and baked. no separating bowls, no fancy steps, no stress.

i baked mine for 35 minutes, which gave me:

• fully set edges
• a fudgy but stable center
• brownies that sliced clean once cooled- i like popping in the fridge for a couple of hours.

pro tip: let them cool completely before cutting. they firm up as they cool and get even better with time.

the healthy chocolate glaze

the coconut oil glaze takes these brownies to the next level without adding a ton of extra ingredients.

it’s glossy, rich, and sets into the perfect thin chocolate layer once it cools. it’s like a bakery brownie, but made with simple, real ingredients.

quick glaze recap:

• coconut oil
• cocoa powder
• a touch of maple syrup
• pinch of sea salt

drizzle it over fully cooled brownies and let it set. it’s optional… but highly recommended.

macros (per brownie)

this recipe makes 9 brownies.

per brownie (approx):

• 245 calories
• ~9 g protein
• ~19–20 g carbs
• ~16 g fat

these are higher-fat, lower-carb brownies that deliver protein and satiety, perfect for dessert, an afternoon treat, or that “something sweet” moment after dinner.

substitution options

this recipe is flexible, but here’s how to swap smartly:

• nut-free: use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter
• lower sugar: reduce maple syrup slightly and add a splash of milk
• extra fudgy: add 1 extra tablespoon almond butter
• no tapioca starch: arrowroot or cornstarch both work
• extra chocolate: fold in chocolate chips or cacao nibs

storage

• store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
• they’re incredible cold and almost fudge-like straight from the fridge
• they also freeze well. slice first, then freeze for easy grab-and-go brownies

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