Healthy Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Muffins for Fall Enjoyment
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Healthy Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Muffins. Bursting with the comforting essence of pumpkin and warm spices, these muffins are not only delicious but also nutritious! Packed with protein from cottage cheese, they make for a guilt-free breakfast or snack. With a soft and fluffy texture complemented by mini chocolate chips, these muffins are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Whether served warm out of the oven or enjoyed as meal prep for busy mornings, they capture the heart of autumn in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow muffins to cool before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg