Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cottage Cheese Protein Pumpkin Muffins, a perfect blend of soft, fluffy texture and rich pumpkin flavor. These nutritious muffins are made with creamy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, providing a substantial protein boost while keeping the sweetness balanced. Ideal for breakfast or a quick snack, they are infused with warm pumpkin spice that captures the essence of fall. Plus, they come together easily in under an hour, making them a convenient choice for busy mornings or after-school treats. Whip up a batch today and enjoy these deliciously healthy muffins that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup mini white chocolate chips + more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or nonstick spray.
- In a blender, combine pumpkin purée, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, oats, and spices until smooth.
- Gently fold in mini white chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full with the batter and add extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 26-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg