Description
Looking for the best healthy muffin ideas? These quick cottage cheese muffins are easy, high-protein, and super fluffy! A simple breakfast or snack for meal prep, busy mornings, or even kid-friendly lunchboxes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, cottage cheese, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Full-fat cottage cheese gives the best texture.
- Add fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips for variety.
- Freeze for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Use a coarse sugar sprinkle for a sweet top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American