This High Protein Cottage Cheese Brownie Skillet is the healthy dessert of your dreams. It is super simple to make and comes together in one bowl in less than 30 minutes. Thanks to being made with oat flour and cottage cheese it has some fiber and protein making it much lighter than your average dessert. Also, it is naturally sweetened with maple syrup so it is refined sugar free.
For more healthy cottage cheese desserts try my cookie skillet, pistachio cheesecake or my chocolate mousse.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Rich and fudgy. It has all the flavor and texture of a classic brownie with a perfectly soft center and crisp edges.
- Higher in protein. It uses cottage cheese and eggs to add protein while keeping the brownies incredibly moist.
- Easy to make. It comes together with simple pantry staples and requires minimal prep.
- Perfect for sharing. It bakes right in a skillet for a cozy dessert that is ideal for serving straight from the pan.
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese: Blended until smooth to create a creamy texture and add protein.
- Eggs: Help bind the batter and provide structure.
- Maple syrup: Naturally sweetens the brownies.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Baking soda: Helps the brownies rise slightly.
- Cocoa powder: Provides rich chocolate flavor.
- Oat flour: Keeps the brownies tender while adding fiber.
- Chocolate chips: Melt throughout the batter for extra chocolate goodness.
Instructions
Step 1
Mix together batter
Step 2
Add dough to a skillet and bake.
Step 3
Serve and enjoy.
Substitutions
- Maple syrup: Honey can be substituted but I do not recommend using a granular sugar.
- Cottage cheese: Greek yogurt should work as a substitute. I also think low fat cottage cheese would work but I do not recommend fat free!
- Chocolate chips: I prefer dark chocolate but milk chocolate would be fine.
Storage instructions
You can store the extra skillet in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days. I definitely recommend serving it warm though!
Recipe FAQ
Oats are naturally gluten free. If you are concerned about gluten cross contamination you can buy certified gluten free oat flour.
This skillet has a gooey fudgy texture.
No! Baking it completely gets rid of any cottage cheese flavor, I did not notice it at all.
Recipe Pro-Tips
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top helps balance the sweetness and enhances the rich chocolate flavor.
The quality of your cottage cheese matters here. I recommend using a full-fat variety for the best texture and flavor. Good Culture, Nancy's, and Kalona are all great options
.Be sure to generously grease or butter your skillet before adding the batter to prevent sticking and make serving easier.I
I have only tested this recipe with oat flour, so I do not recommend substituting another type of flour.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Brownie Skillet
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cottage cheese I recommend full fat, 2% could work but don't use nonfat
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup oat flour
- ~½ cup chocolate chips + more for topping
optional toppings and sides
- flaky salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add cottage cheese to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla to a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Add baking soda, cocoa and oat flour to the same bowl. If your cocoa powder is clumpy sift it in. Mix together until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Add batter to a greased or butter 10 inch cast iron skillet. I think a regular 10 inch skillet would also work but cooking time will vary.
- Optional: Add additional chocolate chips to the top of the brownie skillet.
- Bake brownie skillet for 20-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. I baked mine for 20 minutes on the dot but all ovens vary.
- Let skillet cool for 5 minutes, add flaky sea salt if using. Divide out and top with ice cream if using.
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