Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are a deliciously moist and fluffy treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Bursting with juicy blueberries and enriched with creamy cottage cheese, these muffins are not only tasty but also packed with protein. Easy to make and irresistible fresh out of the oven, they are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Distribute the batter into the muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute blueberries with other fruits like raspberries or chocolate chips for a twist. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; they also freeze well.