Description
Delicious homemade keto-friendly cottage cheese brownies made with almond flour and monk fruit sweetener. These rich, fudgy brownies are low-carb and sugar-free, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while sticking to a ketogenic diet.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth for a creamier texture. This step is optional but recommended.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Whisk the blended cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract into the melted butter until well combined.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt to ensure a smooth batter without lumps.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender. Fold in the sugar-free dark chocolate chips evenly.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating the perfect fudgy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving to let them set properly.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blending the cottage cheese is recommended but optional.
- Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner slicing.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To keep brownies keto-friendly, choose sugar-free dark chocolate chips.
- If you prefer a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the almond flour before mixing.
