Description
Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful autumn treat that combines moistness and rich flavors, making them perfect for breakfast or a snack. Packed with 8 grams of protein from cottage cheese, these muffins offer not just taste but also nutrition. The addition of chocolate chips and crunchy pumpkin seeds adds a unique twist that everyone will enjoy. With a quick preparation time of just 8 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch to brighten your day. These muffins are versatile enough for any occasion—whether served warm with a cup of coffee or as an after-school snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 3 tablespoons mild oil (like avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners, lightly spraying them with cooking spray.
- In a blender, combine the egg and cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the blended mixture with pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, mild oil, vanilla extract, spices, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just mixed; do not overmix. Then add the mini chocolate chips.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the muffin tin and sprinkle each muffin with pumpkin seeds.
- Bake for about 22-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 129mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 31mg