Cottage Cheese Brownies
These 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Brownies are the easiest way to enjoy rich, fudgy brownies with a boost of protein. Made with just a box of brownie mix and blended cottage cheese, this viral recipe creates an ultra-moist, chocolatey dessert with a crackly top and dense, brownie-like texture—no eggs, oil, or butter required. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dessert, a high-protein sweet treat, or a fun twist on classic brownies, this simple recipe comes together in minutes and delivers bakery-worthy results every time.
Ingredients
- 1 18-19 oz box fudge brownie mix Your favorite one!
- 2 cups cottage cheese blended creamy
Instructions
- ***The cottage cheese replaces the eggs and oil (and any water the box mix would normally call for). Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth, then stir it into the dry brownie mix until just combined. If you can't blend the cottage cheese, mash it up as best as you can.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Blend full-fat cottage cheese until completely smooth. Add the blended cottage cheese to a bowl with the dry brownie mix.
- Stir until no dry streaks remain. The batter will be thick. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few fudgy, moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing for the fudgiest texture.
- We love them chilled in the fridge for an hour after they cool from the oven. Kind of tastes like cheesecake! Remember, these are a "better-for-you" brownie so they will result, and taste, different than a brownie with eggs, oil, and other ingredients. These are better the next day once all the chocolate flavor has settled. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Different brownie mix brands absorb moisture differently. If the batter seems unusually dry and crumbly (rather than thick and spreadable), add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or water until it reaches a thick brownie batter consistency. If it's too loose, let it rest for 5 minutes before baking.
Notes
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese until smooth for the best texture.Do not overbake.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer brownies.
Let cool before slicing for clean edges.
Estimated Nutrition (Per Brownie)
Calories: 175Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sugar: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 230mg
Calcium: 70mg
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary depending on the brownie mix used.