Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins are a nutritious and delightful way to fuel your day. Packed with protein from low-fat cottage cheese, these muffins offer a moist and fluffy texture that satisfies without the guilt. With a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, they’re versatile enough for breakfast or a snack. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins, like berries or nuts, to make each batch uniquely yours. Whip them up easily for busy mornings or enjoy them fresh from the oven as a tasty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup of your favorite mix-ins (e.g., berries, nuts, chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese, eggs, and honey until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk oats and baking powder; then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in your chosen mix-ins.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tin filling each cup three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg