Description
Looking for easy baking ideas? These quick protein-packed blueberry cottage cheese muffins are simple, healthy, and the best snack or breakfast! Fluffy, moist, and naturally sweetened, they’re filled with juicy blueberries and extra protein from cottage cheese. Perfect for meal prep, on-the-go breakfasts, or an afternoon treat. A simple and wholesome recipe you’ll love!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line or grease a muffin tin.
- Whisk cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined.
- Fold in blueberries gently.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving or transfer to rack to cool fully.
Notes
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for crunch.
- Use frozen blueberries tossed in flour to prevent sinking.
- Swap in raspberries or strawberries if preferred.
- Add protein powder for an extra boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American