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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins: Fluffy Fall Delights Await

Delight in Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins, a high-protein, naturally sweetened breakfast treat that captures the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin purée Use pure pumpkin for best results.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Blend for a smoother consistency.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup Or honey, coconut sugar can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour Or all-purpose flour as preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil Or butter.
For Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds Or chopped nuts for crunch.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional for added sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • muffin tin
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. Whisk well.
  3. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  4. Line a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins airy.

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