Description
Wholesome and protein-packed muffins made with cottage cheese and oatmeal, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup mashed banana or applesauce (optional for sweetness)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in the mashed banana/applesauce and any optional add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
Notes
- Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese based on preference.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for longer storage and reheat as needed.
- Customize with your favorite mix-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, or chia seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
