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Healthy blueberry cottage cheese muffin served on plate

Healthy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins


  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: ~35 minutes
  • Yield: 810 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, moist, and protein-packed muffins made with cottage cheese and fresh blueberries. These muffins are naturally sweet, low in calories, and can be adapted for low-carb, no-sugar, or flour-free diets. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert.


Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (makes 8–10 muffins):

For the Muffins:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Optional: 2–3 tablespoons almond flour (for a slightly denser texture, or to make low-carb)

Optional Sweeteners (if not keeping sugar-free):

  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (omit for no sugar)


Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prep Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. If using a sweetener, add it here.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in baking powder and optional almond flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4: Add Blueberries
Fold in blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them.

Step 5: Bake Muffins
Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool & Serve
Let muffins cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Make it low-carb: Use almond flour instead of regular flour and omit any sweetener.
  • Make it protein-rich: Use full-fat cottage cheese and add 1 scoop of protein powder if desired.
  • Mini muffins: Bake for 12–15 minutes for bite-sized treats.
  • Freezer-friendly: Freeze cooled muffins for up to 1 month; thaw before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast / Snack / Healthy Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American