Description
Enjoy a delightful balance of indulgence and nutrition with these Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins. Moist, fluffy, and packed with protein from cottage cheese, they are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These quick-to-make treats come together in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy lifestyles. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins for a personalized touch that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing or lining it with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (about 55g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg