Description
These Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins are a moist and flavorful treat, combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with sweet blueberries and warm cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they use coconut oil and sugar for a slightly healthier twist and bake up fluffy and light in just under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted (or substitute butter/any oil)
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or cane sugar/monk fruit sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain whole milk cottage cheese
- ¼ cup milk (any nut or seed milk works)
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Other
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, tossed in flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven & Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with liners, using every other cavity empty to promote even baking. Grease the liners with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla, milk, and eggs until the mixture is smooth.
- Incorporate Cottage Cheese: Stir in the whole milk cottage cheese until fully combined, ensuring an even texture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Toss the fresh blueberries in a small amount of flour to coat them, then gently fold them into the batter carefully to maintain berry integrity.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners. Optionally, top each muffin with a few additional blueberries for decoration.
- Bake: Bake the muffins for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin before removing. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using coconut sugar gives a slightly healthier alternative to regular sugar, but you can substitute with cane sugar or monk fruit sweeteners as preferred.
- Tossing blueberries in flour before adding them to the batter helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the cottage cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives, though texture and flavor may vary.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to maintain a tender crumb.
- Using liners and greasing them ensures easy removal and prevents sticking.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick as oven temperatures can vary.
