Description
Make this incredibly quick, single-serving cottage cheese microwave brownie when you need a protein-packed sweet treat fast. It is ready in minutes.
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 preferred sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 small square dark chocolate (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the blended cottage cheese, egg, cocoa powder, almond flour, sweetener, vanilla extract, and baking powder.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform. Scrape down the sides of the mug.
- If using, press the small square of dark chocolate 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 is done when the edges look set but the center is still slightly soft.
- Let the mug brownie cool in the mug for 2 minutes before eating.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, blend the cottage cheese until completely creamy before mixing with the other ingredients.
- If you prefer a fudgier result, slightly undercook it; it will firm up as it cools.
- You can add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 150