Description
These cottage cheese muffins are high in protein, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (226g)
1 1/4 cup rolled oats (125g)
2 large eggs
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (90g)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin.
2. Blend cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until combined.
4. Transfer to bowl and fold in chocolate chips.
5. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter.
6. Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Optional add-ins: mashed banana, chopped walnuts, or blueberries.
Store in airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for 7.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
Great for breakfast, lunchboxes, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cottage cheese muffins, high protein muffins, healthy muffins