Description
Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful, nutritious treat that perfectly balances taste and health. With 6 grams of protein in each muffin, they make for an ideal breakfast or snack option for busy individuals and families. These muffins come in two irresistible flavors: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and Regular Chocolate Chip, appealing to both kids and adults alike. Light, fluffy, and easy to prepare, they can be ready in just 40 minutes, making them a fantastic addition to your meal prep or last-minute gatherings. Enjoy them warm from the oven or pair with fresh fruit, nut butter, or yogurt for an extra boost of flavor.
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)
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese (whole milk works best)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or regular)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, eggs (and pumpkin puree if making the pumpkin version) until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt (and pumpkin spice if making the pumpkin version).
- Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips evenly.
- Fill muffin liners three-quarters full and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg