Description
Cottage Cheese Muffins are a nutritious and delightful way to elevate your breakfast or snack time! These muffins are light, fluffy, and packed with 6 grams of protein each, making them a smart choice for busy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. With delicious flavor options like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and Regular Chocolate Chip, everyone in the family can find their favorite. Made using wholesome ingredients such as cottage cheese and maple syrup, these muffins not only taste great but also contribute to a healthy diet. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as a quick grab-and-go snack, Cottage Cheese Muffins are sure to bring joy to any occasion!
Ingredients
- 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 flavor)
- 1/4 cup applesauce (for Regular Chocolate Chip flavor)
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled, for Regular Chocolate Chip flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for Regular Chocolate Chip flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree (if using), and eggs; blend until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; gently fold in the wet mixture.
- Add chocolate chips and fold until evenly distributed.
- Fill muffin liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg