Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a 20x20 cm square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place the 225g of cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 120ml of maple syrup, and 1 tsp of vanilla into a high speed blender.
  3. Blend on high for 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and looks like heavy cream.
  4. Add the 45g of cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp espresso powder, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the blender.
  5. Pulse 5 to 10 times until the dry ingredients are just incorporated.
  6. Fold in half of the 90g of chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the surface until evenly covered.
  9. Bake for 28 minutes until the edges are matte and the center is set but soft.
  10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes until they are firm enough to slice.