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Substitute Cottage Cheese for Oil: Simple and Healthy

Ingredients for cottage cheese brownies laid out on a countertop.

Learn how to substitute cottage cheese for oil in brownies. Discover tips, benefits, and a detailed recipe to create healthier.

Ingredients

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    • 1 cup blended cottage cheese

    • 1 cup granulated sugar

    • 2 large eggs

    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts

Instructions

    1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish.

    1. Blend the Cottage Cheese: Blend the cottage cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy.

    1. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and smooth cottage cheese until well mixed.

    1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.

    1. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

    1. Incorporate mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if you prefer.

    1. Bake: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

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