Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie Recipe
A quick and easy cottage cheese microwave brownie that combines protein-rich cottage cheese with rich cocoa to create a moist, fudgy dessert in under 5 minutes. This single-serving brownie is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without the fuss of traditional baking.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended for best texture)
- 1 whole egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweetener (Stevia, monk fruit, honey, or maple syrup)
- Chocolate chips to taste (for topping)
- Optional: Pinch of salt
- Optional: Drop of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dish: Lightly grease a microwave-safe ramekin or small bowl with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Blend Ingredients: Add cottage cheese, egg, cocoa powder, and sweetener to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth with no visible cottage cheese curds, about 30-60 seconds depending on blender power. If using vanilla extract or salt, add them now and pulse a few more times to incorporate.
- Transfer and Top: Pour the smooth batter into your prepared microwave-safe dish. Tap gently on the counter to ensure even distribution. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top according to your preference to create pockets of melted chocolate during cooking.
- Microwave Magic: Place the dish in the microwave and cook for 1.5-2 minutes. For a gooey, fudgy center, cook about 1.5 minutes; for a more cake-like consistency, cook the full 2 minutes. The brownie will rise slightly while cooking.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the brownie cool for 1-2 minutes before eating as it will be very hot. Serve as is or top with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, or a drizzle of nut butter for added flavor.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest blending.
- Adjust microwave time based on your appliance’s wattage and desired brownie texture.
- If you don’t have a blender, an immersion blender or vigorous whisking can be used, though texture may not be as smooth.
- Full-fat cottage cheese is recommended for the best brownie texture.
- Use your preferred sweetener but adjust quantity for sweetness intensity.
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