If you’ve ever had a chocolate craving hit out of nowhere, you know how hard it can be to find something quick, satisfying, and still aligned with your bariatric lifestyle.
This Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie checks all the boxes.
It’s:
- high in protein
- low in sugar
- fast to make
- and actually tastes like a real brownie
I discovered this recipe from Calla’s Clean Eats and had to test it for Bariatric Living 101 — and it did not disappoint.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons Splenda (or monkfruit sweetener)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Spray a ramekin with cooking spray.
- Pour batter in and top with a few chocolate chips.
- Microwave 1½–2 minutes, depending on your preferred texture.
That’s it. You’ll have a warm, chocolatey, protein-packed dessert in minutes.
This is perfect for bariatric patients who:
- need more protein
- want portion-controlled sweets
- are trying to avoid sugar crashes
- still want to enjoy chocolate
You can also customize it with:
- sugar-free peanut butter drizzle
- protein frosting
- crushed nuts
- sugar-free caramel
Simple, fast, and satisfying — the kind of recipe that makes long-term lifestyle change sustainable.
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