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Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins with Berries Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins are a delicious and nutritious baked treat perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and plant-based protein powder, they offer a moist, tender texture without refined flours or sugars. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and monk fruit sweetener, these muffins can be customized with fresh berries or chocolate chips for added flavor and variety.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup melted & cooled coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 1 1/4 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup pea or plant-based protein powder (choose your favorite flavor)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener (or other granulated sweetener like coconut sugar)
  • 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Add-ins (Optional)

  • Fresh berries (recommended over frozen to avoid excess moisture)
  • Chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, blend together the eggs, cottage cheese, melted and cooled coconut or avocado oil, almond flour, protein powder, maple syrup, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sea salt until fully combined with no chunks.
  3. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in any desired add-ins like fresh berries or chocolate chips. If using frozen berries, chop them finely to reduce excess moisture which can affect the baking texture.
  4. Portion Batter: Divide the batter evenly among the greased muffin tin cups, making about 8 muffins.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the tops feel firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking around 20 minutes to avoid over-baking and drying out the muffins. If frozen berries are used, additional baking time may be needed.
  6. Cool and Store: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving if desired.
  7. Optional Topping: For an extra special treat, top the muffins with strawberry marshmallow fluff or your favorite topping.

Notes

  • Use fresh berries instead of frozen to prevent excess moisture that can make muffins soggy.
  • Monitor baking time closely to avoid drying out the muffins—start checking at 20 minutes.
  • If substituting protein powder, use one with flavors that complement sweet baked goods.
  • Store muffins in the fridge and reheat gently to maintain texture and flavor.
  • These muffins are naturally gluten-free due to almond flour.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/healthy-cottage-cheese-protein-muffins-with-berries-recipe/