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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins for a Protein-Packed Start

These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins offer a delicious, protein-rich breakfast that satisfies your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese low-fat or fat-free can be used, but may affect tenderness
  • 2 whole Eggs well-beaten
  • 2 cups Flour (all-purpose or whole wheat) oat flour or gluten-free blends are great alternatives
  • 1 cup Sugar or Sweetener consider using maple syrup or honey for a natural option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips toss in flour before adding to prevent sinking
  • to taste Optional Flavors (vanilla, espresso powder, nuts)

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • High-speed blender
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
    Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins
  2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, and sweetener; blend until smooth.
    Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
    Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins
  4. Fold the blended mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, leaving some lumps.
    Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
    Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins
  6. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about three-quarters full, then bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
    Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins
  7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They freeze well for up to 3 months.

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