Brownie Bites with Goat Cheese & Herbs
Creamy goat cheese and fresh thyme or basil bring an herby richness to these savory-sweet brownie bitesādecadent, balanced, and delightfully different.
Nutritionāŗ
Ingredients
| Ā½ cup | 120 ml | melted butter or olive oil |
| Ā½ cup | 120 ml | honey or maple syrup |
| 2 | eggs | |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | vanilla |
| Ā½ cup | 120 ml | cocoa powder |
| Ā½ cup | 120 ml | almond or oat flour |
| Ā¼ tsp | 1.3 ml | salt |
| Ā½ tsp | 2.5 ml | baking powder |
| Ā¼ cup | 60 ml | crumbled goat cheese |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | chopped fresh thyme or basil |
Instructions
Flavor, Texture & Health Benefits: Fudgy and tangy with a hint of herbaceous flair. Goat cheese offers calcium and protein, while herbs like thyme contain anti-inflammatory compounds.
Per Serving: 170 cal Ā· 3g protein Ā· 12g carbs Ā· 12g fat Ā· 1g fiber Ā· 7g sugar.
- Preheat oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C). Grease a mini muffin tray.
- In a bowl, combine butter and sweetener. Whisk in eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Fold in goat cheese and herbs gently.
- Divide into muffin cups and bake 22ā25 minutes.
- Cool completely before serving for best texture.
āØ Pro Tips, Variations & Storage
- ā Swap goat cheese for feta or ricotta.
- ā Add cracked black pepper for complexity.
- ā Store in fridge for up to 6 days; best served slightly warm.
Did You Know? Goat cheese contains less lactose and is easier to digest than cow's milk cheeseāmaking it a great alternative for sensitive tummies.
Total Time: 35 minutes (Prep: 10 min, Bake: 22ā25 min). Yield: 16 bites. Servings: 8.
Source: Smart, Laura. Snacking Brownie Cookbook (p. 30). Kindle Edition.