Description
Make these simple, soft, and protein-rich muffins using cottage cheese. They are great for meal prep and a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup melted and cooled coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup pea or plant-based protein powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener or other granulated sweetener
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Optional add-ins like fresh berries or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F. Grease a muffin tin well.
- Combine all ingredients except add-ins in a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and no chunks remain.
- Fold in your chosen add-ins, like berries or chocolate chips. If you use frozen berries, chop them into small pieces to avoid excess moisture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, yielding about 8 muffins.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Check them around 20 minutes; the tops should feel firm, and a toothpick inserted should come out clean. Adjust baking time slightly if using frozen berries.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat before eating if desired.
Notes
- These muffins are soft and comforting, similar to a family-style baked good.
- Using berries can give the muffins a flavor like berry cheesecake.
- Do not over-bake the muffins or they will dry out.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins, High Protein Breakfast, Healthy Muffin Recipe, Family Friendly Snacks, Meal Prep Muffins, Almond Flour Muffins, Quick Breakfast