Description
Banana cottage cheese muffins bring a delightful twist to your breakfast routine, offering a protein-packed treat that feels like a warm hug from your kitchen. Packed with wholesome ingredients and easy to whip up, these muffins will become your new go-to morning companion.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Dry and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by coating with nonstick spray or inserting paper liners.
- Grab a medium bowl and whisk 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt together until thoroughly combined.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mash 2 ripe bananas until mostly smooth and broken down.
- Add ½ cup cottage cheese, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup milk to the mashed bananas. Whisk until ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- If using, fold in ¼ cup chopped walnuts and ¼ cup chocolate chips. Mix minimally to distribute evenly.
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chia seeds across the top if desired.
- Slide muffin tin into preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into center – it should come out clean.
- Remove muffins from oven and let rest in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Check banana ripeness by making sure they’re soft and deeply speckled for maximum natural sweetness.
- Cottage cheese adds protein and moisture, creating a tender muffin texture that stays fresh longer.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for different flavor profiles, keeping the same liquid measurement.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend to maintain similar consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg