Description
Ready to fall in love with a muffin that’s not just healthy but genuinely delicious? These apple cinnamon cottage cheese muffins are moist, subtly sweet, and packed with protein to keep you full longer. Made with whole wheat flour, fresh apples, and cozy cinnamon, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast, an easy snack, or a light dessert. This easy recipe fits beautifully into your collection of wholesome food ideas, from breakfast ideas to healthy snack solutions and even dinner ideas on the go. Ideal for meal prepping or sharing with the whole family!
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
2 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 cups peeled and diced apples
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or grease.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Pour the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced apples gently.
6. Divide the batter among 12 muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins are best enjoyed warm with nut butter or a drizzle of honey.
Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep them light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, apple muffin, breakfast ideas, cottage cheese recipe