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Description
These muffins are a healthy and protein-rich baked good. They combine cottage cheese and pumpkin for a nutritious and flavorful snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup or honey (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup (60g) protein powder (vanilla or unflavored recommended)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional additions: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease generously.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
- If using, fold in any optional additions like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey.
- For best results, ensure your cottage cheese is blended completely smooth before adding to the wet ingredients.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg