Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Transfer the cottage cheese, pure maple syrup, and almond butter to a blender or a food processor and blend until a creamy texture is achieved. The lumps should be out of the cottage cheese.

Pour this mixture into a large mixing bowl and mix in the eggs and pure vanilla extract.

In a separate large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (cocoa powder, protein powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and sea salt).

Transfer the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir well. Mix in the chocolate chips.

Spread the brownie batter in the baking pan in an even layer. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until the batter has set up.

Allow the brownies to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.