Description
These muffins are soft, gently sweet, and filled with tender apple bits and warming cinnamon. The cottage cheese adds a creamy richness and a protein boost that makes these feel as nourishing as they are delicious. They’re just right for breakfast, lunchboxes, or a quiet coffee break.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat, small curd)
4 large eggs
2/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups grated apple (about 4 small apples)
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease two 12-cup muffin pans.
In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in grated apple.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 / Muffin
- Sugar: 7g / Muffin
- Fat: 6g / Muffin
- Carbohydrates: 18g / Muffin
- Protein: 6g / Muffin