Description
Delicious and moist Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and a hint of cinnamon. These muffins combine creamy textures with sweet blueberries for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack option that’s easy to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese (1%)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Additional
- 1 cup blueberries, tossed in 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 400°F and prepare a 12-cavity muffin tray; silicone trays are highly recommended for easy muffin removal.
- Blend wet ingredients: In a blender, combine milk, cottage cheese, eggs, olive oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly whisk the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Then gently fold in the floured blueberries with a spatula, being careful not to overmix to avoid dense muffins.
- Fill muffin tray: Divide the batter equally among the 12 muffin cups using a ¼-cup scoop. If batter remains, distribute evenly among cups.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for 10 minutes to help muffins rise. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the largest muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool before enjoying.
Notes
- Starting the bake at 400°F helps the muffins rise properly, especially since cottage cheese can weigh down the batter.
- Reducing the temperature after 10 minutes prevents the muffins from burning while allowing them to cook through.
- Tossing blueberries in flour before folding helps keep them evenly distributed and prevents them from sinking to the bottom.
- Olive oil can be substituted with 2 tablespoons of melted butter for a richer flavor.
