Description
These Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins offer a moist, tender crumb with a delightful blend of fresh blueberries and a hint of cinnamon. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and olive oil, they provide a balanced sweetness from honey, making them a perfect nutritious breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese (1% fat preferred)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
Other
- 1 cup blueberries (tossed in flour to prevent sinking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F and prepare a 12-cavity muffin tray. Using a silicone tray is highly recommended for easy removal.
- Blend wet ingredients: Add milk, cottage cheese, eggs, olive oil, honey, and vanilla paste to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to ensure even distribution.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry mix while whisking gently. Then fold in the floured blueberries using a spatula, being careful not to overmix to maintain muffin tenderness.
- Fill muffin tray and bake: Divide the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, using a ¼ cup scoop for accuracy. Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for another 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the largest muffin comes out clean. Avoid opening the oven during baking to keep consistent heat.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool before removing from the tray and enjoying.
Notes
- Tossing the blueberries in flour before folding into the batter helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- Using a silicone muffin tray allows for easier removal and less sticking.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to maintain the oven temperature and ensure proper rising.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- For a dairy-free version, try replacing cottage cheese with a firm tofu or vegan yogurt alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
