High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins: Delicious and Nutritious Recipe!
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Delicious and nutritious muffins packed with protein and the warm flavors of pumpkin.
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
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: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg