Description
Indulge in the tropical goodness of Cottage Cheese Pineapple & Coconut Muffins, a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These moist and flavorful muffins combine the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the sweet essence of pineapple and coconut, creating a guilt-free indulgence that will brighten your day. With easy preparation and customizable options, you can enjoy these muffins warm or cold, making them an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or preferred oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup diced pineapple
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a blender, blend cottage cheese with ¼ cup diced pineapple until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese with eggs, coconut sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining pineapple into the wet mixture and stir until thick batter forms.
- Fill muffin cups nearly to the top with batter.
- Optionally add toppings like shredded coconut or a piece of pineapple on each muffin before baking.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg