Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe
Delight in these moist and fluffy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of honey and fresh blueberries, these muffins offer a balanced flavor with a hint of cinnamon. Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, they bake quickly to golden perfection and provide a wholesome treat for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese (1%)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
Add-ins
- 1 cup blueberries (tossed in flour)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tray: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 12-cavity muffin tray, preferably silicone for easy release of the muffins.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, eggs, olive oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually whisk the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Then fold in the flour-coated blueberries with a spatula until just combined to avoid overmixing and maintain muffin tenderness.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cavities using a ¼ cup muffin scoop. If there is extra batter, distribute it evenly as well. Bake the muffins at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for an additional 10 to 12 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid opening the oven during baking to maintain heat.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tray before removing them. Enjoy warm or at room temperature as a wholesome breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Tossing the blueberries in flour before folding them in prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
- Using a silicone muffin tray helps with easy removal and less sticking.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to help maintain consistent heat and ensure even rising.
- For a lower sugar option, consider reducing the honey or substituting with a sugar alternative.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and moist.