Description
These savory cottage cheese muffins are moist, protein-rich, and full of flavor. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese
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3 large eggs
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1 cup almond flour or oat flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)
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½ cup chopped spinach or bell peppers
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Optional: 1 tsp chopped chives or dried herbs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
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Stir in almond flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
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Fold in shredded cheese and chopped vegetables or herbs.
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Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and set.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Use dairy-free cheese for a lactose-free option.
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Add jalapeños for a spicy variation.
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Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 1 month.
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Reheat in microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: BREAKFAST
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per muffin
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg