Description
Delight in these moist and fluffy Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins, a nutritious twist on the classic treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and fresh blueberries, these muffins offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or any other oil of your choice
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, and cottage cheese. Stir by hand until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda to the bowl. Stir gently and carefully to combine, avoiding overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Using a spatula, carefully fold in the fresh blueberries to keep them whole and juicy within the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, then add a few extra blueberries on top of each muffin for decoration and added flavor.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool Down: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, if possible, to prevent sogginess.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture; frozen can be used but may alter moisture levels.
- Ensure to not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cottage cheese with vegan cream cheese or a similar soft cheese alternative.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
