Description
Cottage cheese muffins bring a protein-packed breakfast surprise to your morning table. Whip up these simple, tender muffins that pack a delightful punch of flavor and nutrition in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a precise 350F and prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk 1 cup cottage cheese, ½ cup sugar, 2 whole eggs, and ¼ cup vegetable oil in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and well incorporated.
- Sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt in a separate bowl to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to maintain a light texture.
- Pour in 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix carefully until the batter is just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full for proper rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 22 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Whisk the wet and dry ingredients separately to ensure even distribution and prevent overmixing, which can make muffins tough.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like berries, chocolate chips, or nuts after combining the wet and dry ingredients for extra flavor and texture.
- For a protein-packed breakfast option, these muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or frozen for up to a month.
- Swap out all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising the muffins’ tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg