Description
These Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Brownie Bites are soft, fudgy, high-protein treats made with oats, cocoa, and cottage cheese—perfect for a healthy snack, breakfast, or post-workout indulgence that tastes like dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or peanut butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
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In a blender or food processor, combine oats, cottage cheese, eggs, cocoa powder, honey/maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and thick.
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Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
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Sprinkle optional chocolate chips or toppings if desired.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until centers are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
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Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For regular muffins, increase baking time to 20–22 minutes.
- Swap in banana or applesauce to reduce added sweetener.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
