Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins – Healthy Breakfast Recipe
Hello, food lovers! Are you craving a delightful and easy-to-make snack or meal? If you are a fan of sweet and savory flavors, thenBlueberry Cottage Cheese Muffinsare perfect for you! These muffins are light, fluffy, and packed with the goodness of cottage cheese and fresh blueberries. Whether you’re baking for breakfast or dessert, these muffins are a delicious treat that you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 cupcottage cheese
- 1 cupfresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1½ cupsall-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
- ½ teaspoonbaking soda
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- ⅓ cupsugar (adjust to taste)
- 2large eggs
- 2 tablespoonsmelted butter (or oil)
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- Usenon-dairy cottage cheesefor a dairy-free version.
- Substitutesteviaor another sweetener if you prefer to reduce sugar intake.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed and ready for the wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well-blended.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix as this could lead to dense muffins.
- Fold in the blueberries gently, making sure to reserve a few to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Fresh vs Frozen Blueberries: Fresh blueberries work best for an even, light texture, but frozen blueberries are a great substitute. Just be sure to thaw them and pat them dry before adding them to the batter to avoid excess moisture.
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter will result in denser muffins. Stir gently to maintain that light, airy texture.
Sweetness Adjustment: If you prefer sweeter muffins, feel free to increase the sugar to ½ cup. You can also add a little cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.