Description
Cottage cheese muffins are a delightful and nutritious snack perfect for any time of day. Their fluffy texture, combined with creamy pockets of cottage cheese, creates a treat that is both satisfying and easy to whip up. Whether enjoyed at breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up, these muffins are sure to become a household favorite. Customize them with fruits, herbs, or spices to suit your taste!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ¼ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
- Optional add-ins: herbs, spices, or fruits like blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, milk, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in any optional add-ins.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups about ¾ full and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg