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High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe

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4.7 from 101 reviews
  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack option, packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and bursting with fresh or frozen blueberries. Soft, moist, and lightly spiced with cinnamon, these muffins are easy to make and perfect for a healthy on-the-go treat.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/4 cup milk

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Other

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Blend wet ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring the cottage cheese is fully incorporated.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the blended wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Add milk and blueberries: Stir in the milk to loosen the batter slightly, then carefully fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries, distributing them evenly without crushing.
  6. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
  8. Cool muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes; then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey to keep the muffins vegan when using a plant-based butter alternative.
  • For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds.
  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
  • Whole wheat flour can be used for a heartier muffin but may result in a denser texture.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to one week.
  • Reheat gently in a microwave or toaster oven before serving for best taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: blueberry muffins, high-protein muffins, cottage cheese muffins, healthy muffins, breakfast muffins, low-fat muffins, homemade muffins

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