Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies

Here’s the full recipe for Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies:
Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or fat-free)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup honey or a sugar substitute (like Stevia) to taste
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: chocolate chips or nuts for added texture
  Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey (or sugar substitute), applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend everything together until smooth. You can use a blender or a hand mixer for a creamier texture.
3. If you want to add chocolate chips or nuts, fold them into the batter at this point.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before cutting them into squares.