Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies
Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies – High Protein, Gluten-Free & Naturally Sweetened
Looking for a decadent yet nutritious treat? These Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies are the perfect fusion of rich flavor and wholesome ingredients. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, they’re an easy gluten-free dessert you’ll feel good about eating—no compromise on taste!
Whether you're trying to sneak in more protein, reduce refined flour, or just want something unique, these fudgy pistachio cottage cheese brownies are the answer. Plus, they’re sweetened naturally and feature the nutty richness of pistachios in every bite.
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Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies
These Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies are perfect for anyone who wants a wholesome, high-protein dessert without the guilt.
Why You’ll Love These Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies:
High in protein – thanks to cottage cheese and eggs
Gluten-free & flourless – made with ground pistachios instead of wheat
Naturally sweetened – use raw cane sugar or a sugar-free alternative
Unique flavor – almond extract and pistachios give a Mediterranean twist
Easy to make – just a food processor, one bowl, and 30 minutes!
Pro Tips & Variations:
Lower sugar? Use sugar-free white chocolate and a monk fruit blend.
Extra protein: Add half a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder.
Storage:
Store brownies in an airtight container:
At room temperature for up to 2 days
In the fridge for up to 5 days
Freeze up to 2 months – wrap individually for grab-and-go snacks!
Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies
PREP TIME: 10 MIN
COOK TIME: 20-25 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN
SERVING: 12
Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies
These Pistachio Cottage Cheese Brownies are the perfect fusion of rich flavor and wholesome ingredients. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, they’re an easy gluten-free dessert you’ll feel good about eating—no compromise on taste!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup cottage cheese, 170g
2 eggs or 3 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract, 4g
¼ tsp almond extract
½ cup raw cane sugar, 100g or granulated monk fruit erythritol blend, 90g
1 ¼ cup ground pistachios, 125g (approximately 1 cup shelled pistachios)
1 tsp baking powder, 4g
½ tsp salt, 3g
¼ cup white chocolate chips, 45g melted and cooled slightly plus 2 tbsp white chocolate chips, 28g, sprinkle on top before baking, optional (or sugar-free white chocolate chips)
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped 30g (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Using your food processor or spice grinder (in batches with spice grinder), add approximately 1 cup of shelled pistachios and process until you get a flour consistency.
Melt your chocolate using a double boiler or microwave. Set aside.
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla, almond extract, baking powder and salt until smooth. Then, pour in cooled melted white chocolate and blend again until combined.
Pour cottage cheese mixture into a medium sized bowl and add your pistachio flour. Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the additional white chocolate and chopped pistachios, if using and bake for 20-25 minutes (or until a knife comes out cleanly from the center of the pan. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into 12 brownies.
Nutrition (Approximate) per bar (makes 12 bars):
Calories: 180 kcal | Protein: 6 g Carbs: 13 g | Sugars: 9 g | Fiber: 2 g | Fat: 12 g
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