Description
These Decadent Cottage Cheese Date Brownies combine rich flavors and wholesome ingredients for an irresistible treat. Ideal for quick desserts, they highlight the creamy texture of cottage cheese and the natural sweetness of dates, making them a healthy indulgence that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to soften)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 4 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- 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, then drain.
- Blend the softened dates with chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth—this will be your brownie base.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, cashew butter, remaining maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the date mixture evenly into the dish, then layer the cottage cheese mixture on top and smooth it out.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour until firm. Cut into squares and serve directly from the freezer or let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Using good quality cottage cheese enhances texture and flavor.
Damp hands can make it easier to spread the mixture without sticking.
These brownies can be stored in the freezer for a cool treat anytime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
