Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large (100g) eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1/3 cup (32g) almond flour
  • 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a blender and process on high until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety with no visible curds.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into a medium bowl.
  4. Sift in the cocoa powder, salt, and almond flour, then stir gently with a rubber spatula until combined and mahogany-colored.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 35–45 minutes until the edges pull away slightly from the sides and a thin, crinkly crust forms; a toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan to allow the structure to set before slicing into 9 squares.