Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins: The Best Healthy Treat
Deliciously healthy pumpkin spice muffins packed with protein from cottage cheese, perfect for a nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, and honey or maple syrup.
- In another bowl, mix the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in chocolate chips or nuts.
- These muffins freeze well; just wrap them tightly and store in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg