Description
Indulge in the delightful Cottage Cheese Protein Pumpkin Muffins, a perfect blend of nutrition and flavor that will make your mornings brighter. These soft and fluffy treats are infused with the comforting essence of pumpkin spice, making them an excellent choice for breakfast, snacks, or even a healthy dessert. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, these muffins are not only tasty but also satisfying. Ideal for meal prep or sharing at gatherings, they ensure everyone enjoys a deliciously wholesome bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (plain, 2% or nonfat)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup mini white chocolate chips + more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
- In a blender, combine pumpkin purée, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Add oats, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the blender. Blend until well mixed.
- Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in white chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full and add extra chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 26 – 28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for five minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg