Created on July 31st, 2025 at 01:08 pm
Cottage Cheese Brownie in a Mug
Craving a rich, gooey brownie right now? This high-protein, single-serve cottage cheese brownie is your quick fix — ready in minutes, insanely chocolatey, and secretly packed with protein! 🍫
⏱️ Time Breakdown:
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Servings: 1
📝 Ingredients List:
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener (or preferred granular sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- Oil or butter (for greasing ramekin)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Grease a small ramekin (about 8 oz) lightly with oil or butter.
- Blend cottage cheese, egg, cocoa powder, and sweetener in a high-speed blender until smooth.
- Pour the batter into your prepared ramekin.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
- Microwave for 1.5–2 minutes depending on your preferred texture.
- ⏲️ 1.5 minutes = gooey center 💧
- 2 minutes = firmer brownie 🍫
- Serve warm with a pinch of flakey sea salt (optional) and enjoy immediately!
💡 Pro Tips Section:
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Substitutions: Swap monk fruit with coconut sugar or stevia, and use dairy-free chocolate chips if needed.
- Meal Prep Hack: Blend ingredients and refrigerate batter for up to 1 day before microwaving.
- Serving Ideas: Top with Greek yogurt, almond butter, or a sprinkle of crushed nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
📊 Nutrition Facts:
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mug | 280 | 18g | 12g | 17g | 3g | 5g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
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