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The Ultimate High-Protein, Moist & Fluffy Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins

Three fluffy cottage cheese blueberry muffins, one broken open to show the moist interior filled with blueberries.
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You can make these incredibly soft, moist, and protein-packed blueberry muffins using cottage cheese. They are perfect for a healthy breakfast, a quick snack, or meal prepping for the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. If you are not using small curd cottage cheese, blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until it is completely smooth. This step is key for a fluffy crumb.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the sugar, egg, milk, blended cottage cheese, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon zest, if using.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your cottage cheese is fully blended. This incorporates the protein without leaving curds, resulting in a moist cottage cheese recipe.
  • If you use frozen blueberries, do not thaw them. Toss them with one teaspoon of flour before adding them to the batter to prevent them from sinking.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw on the counter or microwave briefly.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/cottage-cheese-blueberry-muffins/

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