Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins
Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful combination of health and indulgence. These fluffy, moist muffins blend rich chocolate chips with creamy cottage cheese, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or snack time. Easy to prepare and packed with protein, they offer a guilt-free option that everyone will love. Perfectly paired with coffee or enjoyed on their own, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg