Description
These Double Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins are a deliciously moist and protein-packed treat, blending the creamy texture of cottage cheese with rich chocolate chips and a hint of coconut sweetness. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast, these muffins offer a soft crumb and decadent chocolate flavor without the guilt.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or any oil of your choice
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, which ensures a soft, even muffin crumb without lumps.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, eggs, coconut sugar, honey or maple syrup, and oil until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, chocolate protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Incorporate Milk: Stir in the milk fully into the batter until it looks thick and chocolatey.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Add the chocolate chips to the batter, reserving some to sprinkle on top for a bakery-style finish.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each to the top, then sprinkle extra chocolate chips on each muffin.
- Bake: Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Blending the cottage cheese smooth is essential for a soft texture without curds.
- Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
- You can substitute coconut oil with any neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil.
- Honey or maple syrup can be swapped depending on your preference for sweetness and flavor.
- Allow muffins to cool fully for the best texture and flavor experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
