Amazing 6g Protein Blender Cottage Cheese Muffins
Irresistibly fluffy muffins packed with protein and sweet chocolate chips, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (226 grams – low-fat)
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats (125 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (about 90 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the muffin tin.
- Blend cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Fill the muffin tin with the batter, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg