Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins
These muffins combine fresh apples and warm cinnamon, offering a nutritious start to your day with the added goodness of cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
Optional Add-ins
- chopped nuts or raisins For added texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the diced apple and any optional ingredients such as nuts or raisins.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; refrigerate for about a week or freeze for up to three months.