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Protein Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins


  • Author: oliviabennett
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously nutritious muffins packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Mix the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  4. Combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) in a separate bowl.
  5. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture gradually, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the blueberries gently.
  7. Scoop the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the muffins for about 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! Serve warm with butter or Greek yogurt.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Muffins
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: blueberry muffins, cottage cheese muffins, healthy muffins, protein muffins