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Cottage Cheese Muffins

Cottage Cheese Muffins


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  • Author: Tina
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x

Description

Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful and nutritious breakfast option that combines convenience with flavor. Packed with protein and a light, fluffy texture, these muffins cater to both kids and adults, making them perfect for any time of the day—whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as a quick on-the-go snack. Choose from delicious variations like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip or classic Regular Chocolate Chip to suit your taste. With wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and maple syrup, these muffins are not just tasty; they are also guilt-free. Quick to prepare, you can have warm muffins ready in no time.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (for pumpkin version) or 1/2 cup (for chocolate chip version)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree (if making pumpkin muffins), and eggs; blend until smooth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice (if making pumpkin muffins), and salt.
  4. Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Fill muffin liners three-quarters full with batter.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg