Description
Delicious and easy-to-make cottage cheese muffins perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
- ½ cup grated cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or your choice)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and olive oil. Stir in grated cheese and herbs if using.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin. Bake 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly, then serve.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to three days.
- These muffins can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg