Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
These Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are soft, moist, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. They’re protein-packed thanks to creamy cottage cheese, and loaded with juicy blueberries for a delicious anytime treat.
Servings: 12
Calories: 173kcal
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Muffin liners
- Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
- Rubber spatula
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie scoop (optional but helpful!)
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- ¼ cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain cottage cheese small-curd works best
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup blueberries don’t thaw frozen ones
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners and lightly grease them with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the avocado oil and maple syrup until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, eggs, cottage cheese, and milk. Whisk well until fully combined.
- To the wet mixture, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix, or your muffins may turn out dense.
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour (this helps prevent them from sinking). Fold the blueberries into the batter gently and evenly.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. You can add a few extra blueberries on top for a pretty finish.
- Bake for 23–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top for a crunchy finish.
- For a bakery-style muffin dome, bake at 400°F for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to 375°F for the remainder.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
