Description

These Decadent Cottage Cheese Date Brownies are a delightful treat featuring a rich brownie base made from dates, chocolate protein powder, and cottage cheese. Perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers seeking an easy, homemade recipe!

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Soak the 10 dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
In a food processor or blender, combine the softened dates with chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth to create the brownie base.
In a large mixing bowl, mix cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, cashew butter, remaining maple syrup, and vanilla until fully combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips gently.
Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the date-chocolate brownie mixture evenly across the bottom layer. Spread the cottage cheese layer over the top evenly.
Freeze for at least 1 hour, then lift out using parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve directly from the freezer or let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.

Notes

Using damp hands helps to prevent sticking when pressing the mixtures into the dish.
Let the brownies sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for better texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 10mg