Description
These Decadent Cottage Cheese Date Brownies deliver an irresistible flavor and are a breeze to prepare. With wholesome ingredients like dates and protein-packed cottage cheese, they make for a perfect treat that is both healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to soften)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 4 tbsp chocolate protein powder (I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese (Good Culture brand provides the best thick texture)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour (I always use King Arthur for a finer crumb)
- 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cashew butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (I prefer Enjoy Life for their clean ingredients)
Instructions
- Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes and then drain them well. Combine the softened dates with the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend into a smooth, thick paste, which will serve as the brownie base.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, cashew butter, remaining maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips at the end.
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper. Press the date-chocolate brownie mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish. Spread the cottage cheese cookie dough mixture over the brownie layer, ensuring it covers completely.
- Freeze the assembled dish for at least 1 hour until firm. Once frozen, lift it out using the parchment paper and cut into squares. Serve immediately from the freezer, or let rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
Ensure dates are soaked well to achieve the desired fudgy texture.
For even cleaner cuts, dip the knife in hot water and wipe it before each slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg