Ingredients
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- For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or granulated sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides. Lightly grease the parchment with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the brownies release easily after baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate smaller bowl, beat the two eggs with the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips if you are using them. Pour the thick brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula, but save about 2 tablespoons of batter for the swirl later.
- Place the cottage cheese, one egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and no curds remain. This is the secret to the viral texture; you want it to look like a thick, pourable cream. Once smooth, pour this cheesecake mixture directly over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Take the remaining 2 tablespoons of brownie batter and drop small dollops on top of the cheesecake layer. Use a toothpick or a butter knife to gently swirl the brownie batter and cheesecake mixture together. Do not over-mix; a few quick figure-eight motions will create that beautiful marbled look that characterizes this viral recipe.
- Place the pan in the center rack of the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should be set, and the center should have a slight jiggle but not be liquid. Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes. For the best texture, refrigerate them for an hour before slicing. This allows the cheesecake layer to firm up properly.
- Cook Time: 50 minutes