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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins

These moist and fluffy blueberry muffins are enriched with cottage cheese, making them a delicious and healthy breakfast option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup milk whole or low-fat
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add the Blueberries
  1. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to break them.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top before baking. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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