High-Protein Cottage Cheese Muffins: Easy Pumpkin Delight
Enjoy these delicious and nutritious High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
- These muffins can be enjoyed warm or stored for later.
- Adding chocolate chips or nuts can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Cottage Cheese, Pumpkin Muffins