Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cottage Cheese Protein Pumpkin Muffins, a perfect blend of health and flavor. These soft and fluffy muffins are not only ideal for breakfast but also serve as a satisfying snack or dessert. Infused with creamy pumpkin spice goodness, they deliver a protein boost thanks to cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, keeping you energized throughout the day. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, these muffins cater to all occasions, making them a family favorite. Whether enjoyed fresh or stored for later, each bite offers a deliciously wholesome treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 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 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mini white chocolate chips + more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or nonstick spray.
- In a blender, combine oats, pumpkin purée, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste. Add in pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Gently fold mini white chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula.
- Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 26 – 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg