Description
Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to kick-start your day or enjoy as a wholesome snack. These muffins boast a light, fluffy texture and are packed with protein, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings or afternoon treats. With two delightful variations—Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and Regular Chocolate Chip—there’s a flavor to satisfy everyone. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, these muffins feature wholesome ingredients that cater to both kids and adults alike. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, Cottage Cheese Muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup cottage cheese (whole milk works best)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or regular)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (for Regular Chocolate Chip version)
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or regular for Regular Chocolate Chip version)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, and pumpkin puree (if making the pumpkin version). Blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin liners three-fourths full with batter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg