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High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins

High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins You'll Love

These High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are moist, delicious, and packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Can be substituted with mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional to omit
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil Can be replaced with melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for variants
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
  • 1 cup Blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing
For Variations
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Use for gluten-free version
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Flour For low-carb option
  • 1/3 cup Applesauce or Mashed Bananas Substitute for honey or maple syrup

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in blueberries coated lightly with flour.
  6. Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and consider adding lemon zest or nutmeg for extra flavor. Store muffins at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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