Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Pumpkin Muffins combine the wholesome goodness of pumpkin with creamy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for a delightful breakfast or snack. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with protein to keep you energized throughout the day. With a warm touch of pumpkin spice, they make for an inviting treat perfect for fall gatherings or busy mornings. Easy to prepare and kid-friendly, these muffins can be enjoyed on their own or dressed up with your favorite spreads.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup mini white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a blender, combine all ingredients except the mini white chocolate chips and blend until smooth.
- Gently fold in the mini white chocolate chips.
- Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with batter and top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 26 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg