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Stacked 2-ingredient cottage cheese brownies on a rustic ceramic plate with fudgy centers, crackly tops, flaky sea salt, and chocolate chunks on a farmhouse wooden table.

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 18-19 oz box fudge brownie mix Your favorite one!
  • 1½ 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Blend 1½ cups 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 30–38 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing for the fudgiest texture.
    • 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: 175
Protein: 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.
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