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Moist, High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins

Three golden-brown blueberry cottage cheese muffins with burst blueberries on a speckled white plate.
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Bake these incredibly moist and fluffy blueberry cottage cheese muffins. They are packed with protein, perfect for a healthy breakfast or satisfying snack, and come together quickly for easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (for low sugar, reduce or substitute)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low carb)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese, applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if you are using it. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until you just combine the batter. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to crush them too much.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure you blend your cottage cheese until it is completely smooth before adding it to the wet ingredients.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then store them in an airtight, freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight or reheat briefly.
  • If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the maple syrup to 3 tablespoons.

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