Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins (Soft, Spiced, and with Protein)
Soft and spiced cottage cheese pumpkin muffins with real pumpkin flavor and added protein. A simple make-ahead breakfast the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup (125 g) All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Cup (94 g) Wheat Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. (1 1/2 tsp.) Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. (1/4 tsp.) Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. (1/2 tsp.) Allspice
- 1/2 tsp. (1/2 tsp.) Ginger (ground)
- 1/4 tsp. (1/4 tsp.) Cloves
- 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
- 1 tsp. Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup (161 g) maple Syrup (or honey)
- 1 Cup (116 g) of pumpkin purée
- 1 Cup (210 g) Cottage cheese
- 1/2 Cup (112 g) Oil (such as avocado oil)
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until fully combined and set aside.
- Add all the wet ingredients to a blender or food processor - the pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, eggs, oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. This step helps hydrate the flour and gives you taller, better-textured muffins.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin tins.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before enjoying.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3245IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.