Brownie Bites with Goat Cheese & Herbs
Creamy goat cheese and fresh thyme or basil bring an herby richness to these savory-sweet brownie bites—decadent, balanced, and delightfully different.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 25 min🍽️ Makes 16
Nutrition
170
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Ingredients
| ½ cup | 120 ml | melted butter or olive oil |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | honey or maple syrup |
| 2 | eggs | |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | vanilla |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | cocoa powder |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | almond or oat flour |
| ¼ tsp | 1.3 ml | salt |
| ½ tsp | 2.5 ml | baking powder |
| ¼ 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 · 3g protein · 12g carbs · 12g fat · 1g fiber · 7g sugar.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°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 22–25 minutes.
- Cool completely before serving for best texture.
✨ Pro Tips, Variations & Storage
- ⭐ Swap goat cheese for feta or ricotta.
- ⭐ Add cracked black pepper for complexity.
- ⭐ 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 cheese—making it a great alternative for sensitive tummies.
Total Time: 35 minutes (Prep: 10 min, Bake: 22–25 min). Yield: 16 bites. Servings: 8.
Source: Smart, Laura. Snacking Brownie Cookbook (p. 30). Kindle Edition.