Description
These Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries and warm cinnamon in every bite. Made in just one bowl with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and coconut oil, they’re easy to whip up and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. The combination of cottage cheese adds moisture and protein, while the cinnamon and vanilla provide a warm, inviting flavor.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted, may substitute any other oil or butter)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (may substitute cane sugar or monk fruit sweetener)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (any nut or seed milk works)
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (tossed in flour)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tin with liners in every other cavity for better heat circulation and muffin rise. Grease the liners with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla, milk, and eggs until well combined. Then, fold in the cottage cheese until evenly mixed throughout the batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients in until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Prepare Blueberries: Toss fresh blueberries in a small amount of flour to coat them lightly; this prevents them from sinking in the batter during baking. Gently fold the coated blueberries into the muffin batter.
- Fill Muffin Tins and Bake: Using a double cookie scoop or spoon, distribute the batter evenly into the prepared muffin liners. Optionally, top each muffin with additional blueberries. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool completely before removing from the liners to prevent them from sticking. Enjoy warm muffins for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Tossing fresh blueberries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Adding extra blueberries on top of the batter adds visual appeal and more burst of flavor.
- Bake muffins in every other muffin cavity to allow better heat circulation and even rising.
