Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins are a deliciously warm and inviting treat that perfectly blends the sweet flavors of apples with the comforting spice of cinnamon. Enhanced by the creamy texture of cottage cheese, these muffins offer a delightful mix of fluffy interiors and crunchy apple bits, making them ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven for an unforgettable start to your day or prepare them in advance for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium apple (Granny Smith), diced
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and diced apples until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into muffin cups about three-quarters full and sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg