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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins: Fluffy, Protein-Packed Delight

Delightful Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins are a fluffy, protein-packed treat perfect for breakfasts or snacks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Use pure pumpkin purée, not pie filling.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Blend before adding for best texture.
  • 2 Large Eggs Bring to room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave nectar.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure extract provides the best taste.
  • 1 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Don't skip this crucial ingredient.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Spice A must-have in this recipe.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Coconut Oil Can substitute with neutral vegetable oil.
Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds or Chopped Nuts Sprinkle before baking for added crunch.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin Tin
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, blended cottage cheese, large eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Whisk until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice.
  3. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined, leaving a slightly lumpy batter.
  4. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the batter.
  5. Place the filled muffin tin in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 18-22 minutes.
  6. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be served with yogurt or cream cheese and are freezer-friendly for convenient snacks.

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