Cottage Cheese Blondies
MACRO-VERIFIED 16G PROTEIN

COTTAGE CHEESE BLONDIES
(MACRO-VERIFIED)

Protein

16G

Calories

195

Prep Time

10M

Bake Time

25M

Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies">Cottage cheese blondies are dense, chewy, and bursting with butterscotch-like sweetness — a lighter take on the classic blondie that sneaks in 16g of protein per square without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. The cottage cheese blends seamlessly into the batter, adding moisture and protein while keeping these bars incredibly soft and chewy. Unlike many protein-enhanced desserts that taste chalky or dry, these cottage cheese blondies are genuinely indulgent with a rich caramel-vanilla flavor profile. Brown sugar is the star sweetener here, creating those signature butterscotch notes that make blondies so irresistible. Add white chocolate chips and chopped pecans for a textural contrast that elevates these from good to extraordinary. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. These cottage cheese blondies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that happens to be packed with protein. They cut into neat squares, travel well, and taste even better the next day. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. This is one of those cottage cheese recipes that proves you can have your blondie and eat it too — with protein. All nutrition data is verified using USDA FoodData Central for accuracy.

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INGREDIENTS

ingredient(s) swapped

Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

9 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 cottage cheese recipes

Amount per serving

Calories

195

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

9%

Total Carbohydrate 24g

9%

Dietary Fiber 1g

4%

Total Sugars 14g

Protein 16g

32%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Verified using USDA FoodData Central

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 20x20cm baking pan with parchment paper.

2

Blend cottage cheese, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

3

Add oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined. Fold in white chocolate chips and pecans.

4

Pour into prepared pan. Bake 22-25 minutes until top is golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

5

Cool completely in pan before cutting into 9 squares. They firm up as they cool.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My cottage cheese recipes are too dry

Try adding 1-2 tablespoons more liquid (milk, yogurt, or egg whites). Also ensure you're not over-measuring the protein powder - use the scoop and level method.

They didn't rise properly

Check your baking powder is fresh (test by adding to hot water - it should bubble vigorously). Also, don't overmix the batter as this can deflate the air bubbles.

The texture is rubbery

This usually means too much protein powder or overbaking. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Original Substitute Notes
Whey Protein Casein, Plant Blend May need +10ml liquid
Greek Yogurt Cottage Cheese, Skyr Blend smooth first
Egg Whites Flax Egg, Aquafaba For vegan option
Oat Flour Almond Flour, Coconut Flour Coconut: use 1/3 amount

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