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High-Protein, Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins for Cozy Mornings

Delicious High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins for a cozy breakfast or snack, packed with nutrition and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can substitute with sweet potato puree.
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese For dairy-free, use plain vegan yogurt or silken tofu.
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan, use flax egg or chia egg.
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Can replace with all-purpose or whole wheat flour.
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Use pumpkin pie spice as a substitute if needed.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds Optional toppings can include nuts or granola.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, drain excess moisture from cottage cheese, then mix with pumpkin puree, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, then stir in pumpkin seeds.
  5. Spoon batter into the muffin tin, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins can be served warm with butter or cream cheese and are perfect for a wholesome snack.

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