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Moist High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins

Close-up of a blueberry cottage cheese muffin cut in half showing the moist interior packed with blueberries.
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Make these simple, moist, high-protein blueberry muffins using cottage cheese for a healthy breakfast or snack. They are easy to prepare and perfect for meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, blend the cottage cheese until mostly smooth. Add the maple syrup, egg, applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can briefly pulse the cottage cheese and wet ingredients in a food processor until very smooth before mixing.
  • If you prefer a less dense texture, substitute the whole wheat flour with more all-purpose flour.
  • These muffins freeze well; store them in an airtight container for up to three months.

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