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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins You’ll Love

These Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins blend warm apples and cinnamon with creamy cottage cheese for a moist, healthy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Blend for a smoother alternative
  • 2 whole Eggs Acts as a binding agent
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Sweetener that enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 to 1.5 cups Grated Apple About 2 small apples or 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with 1:1 gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Can be replaced with nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for fluffiness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Optional, for balance

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Fold in grated apple gently into the wet mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
  7. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for smoother integration and verify baking powder freshness for the best rise.

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