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Cottage Cheese Muffins with Berries Recipe

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These wholesome Cottage Cheese Muffins combine the nuttiness of whole wheat flour and oats with the creamy richness of cottage cheese and the natural sweetness of fresh berries. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack, these muffins are lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup and gently baked to a tender, moist texture.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese (4% milkfat or low fat)
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla paste

Fruit

  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup fresh raspberries
  • ½ cup fresh blackberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, quick oats, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Set this bowl aside for now.
  3. Blend cottage cheese mixture: Using a small blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, pure maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla paste until smooth. Transfer this creamy mixture into a large mixing bowl and whisk in the eggs thoroughly.
  4. Add berries and dry ingredients: Gently toss the fresh blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Then carefully fold this berry-dusted flour mixture into the wet cottage cheese mixture until just combined to maintain the muffin’s tender crumb.
  5. Fill the muffin tin: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, evenly distribute the batter into the muffin pan’s cavities, filling each about three-quarters full. You can make all 12 muffins or fill only 9 cavities for taller muffins.
  6. Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake at 425ºF for 5 minutes. After that, reduce the oven temperature to 350ºF and continue baking for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Note that the muffins may brown more if using honey instead of maple syrup.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Using paper liners helps ensure easy removal and clean-up.
  • For a sweeter flavor, you can substitute maple syrup with honey, but watch the baking time as muffins may brown faster.
  • If you prefer, you can use all blueberries or a mix of your preferred berries instead of the trio.
  • These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container and thaw before reheating.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if making fewer muffins for taller tops.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

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