Cottage Cheese Brownie Bites

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

COTTAGE CHEESE:

• We can use the full-fat cottage cheese because of its creamy texture and keto-friendly fat content.

KETO SWEETENER:

• I use the Erythritol to sweeten these brownie bites and we can easily change the amount of Erythritol or sweetener according to the taste.

PROTEIN POWDER:

• We can select plant-based, casein, or whey protein powder which is based on the dietary requirements.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Almond flour is low-carb flour and gluten-free substitute of all-purpose flour that adds texture and this is also good for keto baking as compare to other keto flour.

FLAXSEED AND CHIA SEED:

• It is optional to use the flex seeds and chia seeds and we can leave out if we want, but they add fiber and omega-3s.

INSTRUCTION:

1. Take a mixing bowl and add the almond flour, protein powder, cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder.
2. Combine all these components with the whisk till they get thoroughly mixed and smooth.
3. Then we can add chia and flax seeds in this bowl and remix.
4. Add chocolate chunks to the mixture and incorporate them in.
5. Take the spoon and serrate the batter equally.
6. Then we can roll the balls with our hands.
7. Transfer the protein balls to the tray.
8. Then we can put this tray in the refrigerator so that they get stable.
9. We can also place this tray in the freezer for 15 minutes if you like it colder.
10. Serve and savor!

TIPS:

• You can adjust the amount of sweetness bestowing to the taste or according to the sweetener used.
• We can use some additional almond flour if the batter is too soft to bite-sized.
• You could include some quantity of cinnamon or instant coffee for added taste & a twist on mocha.
• We can blend the cottage cheese in a blender before adding it to the mixture to get a smooth texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can store these brownie bites in a sealed box for one week.

FREEZER:

• We can place these balls in the zip lock bag for two months.

FAQs:

Are these brownie bites keto-friendly?

• Yes, these brownie bites are keto-friendly and only encompasses of 2g net carbs, 5g protein, 4g total carbs, & 2g fiber is these in one brownie bite.

Can I use some other sweetener to make these brownie bites?

• Yes we can use the Monk fruit or stevia or Allulose to make these brownie bites and adjust the amount of sweetness according to the sweetener.

Will I exclude the protein powder?

• Yes you can exclude the protein powder and can adjust the quantity of other ingredients according to the requirement to maintain the required texture.

Can we keep these brownie bites?

• Yes, you could stock up these brownie bites for 1 week in the fridge or for two months in the freezer as well.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 90 kcal
Potassium: 80mg
Net carbs: 2g
Iron: 0.5mg
Total carbs: 4g
Vitamin A: 45 IU
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 60mg
Protein: 5g
Iron: 0.5mg