Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins are the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a snack. With a fluffy texture and the sweet aroma of cinnamon and apples, these muffins are not only delicious but also packed with protein from cottage cheese. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a warm batch that fills your home with comfort and joy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup diced tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, and honey/maple syrup until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Fold diced apples into the wet mixture.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg