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Protein Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins


  • Author: oliviabennett
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful, fluffy muffins packed with protein from cottage cheese and bursting with juicy blueberries. A perfect guilt-free treat for breakfast or snack time!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or non-stick spray.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients in a large bowl: cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until well-combined.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl: whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add cinnamon or lemon zest if desired.
  4. Bring it all together by gradually adding the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently.
  5. Fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and cottage cheese with dairy-free yogurt. These muffins are also great with added nuts or chocolate chips.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 3.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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