Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins: A Delicious and Healthy Recipe
A delicious and healthy recipe for Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins that combines the goodness of cottage cheese with the sweetness of apples and the warmth of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, applesauce, and eggs.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or raisins.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg