Delicious Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins

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Looking for a delightful way to start your day? These Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are the perfect Prep Breakfast option! Not only are they packed with juicy blueberries, but they also include protein-rich cottage cheese, making them a nutritious choice for anyone seeking Healthy High Protein Meals.

Cottage Cheese Muffins are a fantastic way to incorporate protein into your diet. This recipe balances the tartness of blueberries with the creamy texture of cottage cheese, resulting in a satisfying treat that doubles as a Cottage Cheese Dessert. If you’re a fan of healthy desserts, these muffins will surely impress your taste buds.

Healthy and Flavorful Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry cottage cheese muffins on a tray, garnished with blueberries, in a warm kitchen setting.

These Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. They provide a delightful combination of sweetness from the blueberries and a subtle creaminess from the cottage cheese, making them a perfect snack or breakfast option that fits into your healthy eating plan.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped blackberries for a twist

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine Everything: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries (and blackberries if using).
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy these tasty muffins warm or at room temperature.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 12 muffins
  • Calories: 150 kcal per muffin
  • Fat: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g