Can this be made in under 30 minutes?

Yes, the recipe is designed to be quick and efficient.

Does it work for meal prep?

Most versions store well for one to three days.

Yes, simple swaps can be made for convenience or dietary needs.

Scale

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 scoops (about 60g) chocolate protein powder
3 tbsp almond flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Optional Add-ins: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp espresso powder, 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
Blend cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
Add eggs and maple syrup to the blender and pulse until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, salt, and baking powder.
Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, folding until just combined (do not overmix).
Gently fold in chocolate chips and any other add-ins.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking for a moist crumb when inserting a toothpick.
Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Store cooled brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Freeze individual squares for quick grab-and-go portions.