Description
Make a quick, satisfying, single-serving brownie in the microwave using cottage cheese for a high-protein, moist treat. This is your fast chocolate fix when you need dessert now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 small square (about 1/2 ounce) dark chocolate, chopped (optional, for gooey center)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese in a small microwave-safe mug or ramekin. Blend it briefly with a fork or small whisk until it is mostly smooth.
- Add the egg, cocoa powder, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the mug.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you have a smooth batter. Scrape down the sides.
- If using, press the chopped dark chocolate square into the center of the batter.
- Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies based on microwave wattage; start checking at 60 seconds. The brownie should look set but still slightly moist on top.
- Let the brownie cool in the mug for 2 minutes before eating. This helps the texture firm up.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, blend the cottage cheese separately in a small blender or food processor until completely creamy before mixing in the dry ingredients.
- If you prefer a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of instant coffee powder to the dry ingredients.
- This recipe makes a single portion, perfect for a healthy single serving brownie craving.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 90