Cottage Cheese & Blueberries Muffins🫐
Ingredients
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk - any kind
• ¼ cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup blueberries
Instructions
1. Blend wet ingredients: In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine: Pour the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
4. Add blueberries.
5. Bake: Grease or line a muffin tin, fill each cup about ¾ full, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer.
I've always enjoyed baking muffins as a quick, homemade treat, and this cottage cheese and blueberry recipe has become one of my favorites. What I like most is how the cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and boosts the protein content without weighing the muffins down. Using a blender or a food processor helps achieve a smooth batter, which keeps the muffins tender inside. From personal experience, fresh or frozen blueberries both work well, but fresh berries provide a delightful burst of freshness in every bite. Also, maple syrup is a wonderful natural sweetener that gives a subtle caramel flavor; feel free to adjust its amount to suit your taste preferences. I’ve tried swapping regular milk with almond or oat milk, and it still produces moist muffins while catering to dairy-free needs. For baking, I recommend greasing your muffin tin well or using parchment liners to prevent sticking. Oven temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on the muffins from 18 minutes onwards, checking with a toothpick to ensure they are perfectly baked. Letting them cool slightly in the pan helps them set without breaking apart. Finally, these muffins are a versatile base—you can experiment by adding nuts, seeds, or a sprinkle of granola on top before baking for an extra crunch. They make a balanced breakfast or a convenient snack that keeps me energized throughout the day.