Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins

Upgrade your morning routine with these Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins, a delicious blend of whole ingredients and flavors you’ll crave. Whether you are looking for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or a healthy snack, these muffins offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with your wellness goals.

The secret to the moisture and nutrition of this recipe is the inclusion of protein-packed cottage cheese. When blended into the batter, cottage cheese creates a creamy consistency and a significant protein boost. Each muffin provides 5g of protein, helping to keep you satiated and energized throughout the morning. This "hidden" ingredient makes these muffins an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts and parents alike who want to sneak more nutrition into their children’s diet without compromising on taste.

You can make these healthy cinnamon muffins in less than an hour, requiring just a blender and a muffin tin. Enjoy!!

Print

With ImageWithout Image

Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins

Author: Judes Draughon

Enjoy these yummy, naturally sweetened gluten-free cinnamon muffins made with oat flour and protein-packed cottage cheese. They have a nice texture and make a nice treat or addition to breakfast. Each muffin contains 5g of protein.

Ingredients

Muffin Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup apple sauce (or 1 small ripe banana)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste (or extract)
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Crumble Topping

• 1 -2 tbsp date or coconut sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp oats
• 1 tbsp soft butter (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a blender or mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
3. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the mixing bowl with the cottage cheese-egg mixture, and mix just until combined.
4. Spoon half the batter into greased muffin cups. Sprinkle the crumble over the batter. Add the remaining batter and top each muffin with the remaining crumble mixture.
5. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes until set. Let cool before removing from the muffin tins. Enjoy!