Can I make these brownies with fewer than 4 ingredients?

Yes! You can make 3-ingredient or even 2-ingredient cottage cheese brownies by focusing on cottage cheese, eggs, and cocoa powder. Adding sugar or a sweetener is optional but enhances flavor. These easy cottage cheese brownies remain soft, fudgy, and high-protein even with fewer ingredients.

Are these brownies high in protein?

Absolutely! Cottage cheese is packed with protein, making these quick 4 ingredient cottage cheese brownies a healthier dessert option. You can boost protein further by adding protein powder without changing the fudgy texture.

Can I make these brownies vegan or dairy-free?

You can substitute the cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative like almond or soy ricotta. While the texture may be slightly different, your cottage cheese brownies with cocoa powder will still turn out moist, soft, and chocolatey.

How long do these brownies last?

Store your easy cottage cheese brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage, keeping them moist and chocolatey when thawed.

Quick 4 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Brownies

Name: Quick 4 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Brownies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese (well drained); 3 large eggs; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup sugar or sweetener of choice

Description

Soft, fudgy, and high in protein, these brownies are made with just four simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick snack, dessert, or a healthy treat any time of day! Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor while cottage cheese keeps them moist and protein-packed.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for 8–10 brownies):

1 cup cottage cheese (well drained)
3 large eggs
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup sugar or sweetener of choice

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Blend Ingredients
In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, cocoa powder, and sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (slightly fudgy is perfect).

Step 4: Cool & Serve
Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Slice into squares and serve. Optional: dust with cocoa powder or drizzle with melted chocolate.

Notes

High-Protein Version: Add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder to the batter.
Mini Brownies: Use a muffin tin to make bite-sized treats—bake for 12–15 minutes.
Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Category: Dessert / Snack
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American