If you’re looking for a healthier muffin recipe that’s still soft, sweet, and loaded with chocolatey goodness… this is it.These Maple Cottage Cheese Muffins are the perfect blend of rich flavor and wholesome ingredients—great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.
The secret? Cottage cheese adds protein + moisture without the heaviness. Paired with pure maple syrup, vanilla, and a hint of coconut oil, these muffins are naturally sweet and perfectly fluffy.
📝 Ingredients You’ll Need:
- ¾ cup whole milk cottage cheese
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free works great!)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (mini chips work great too!)
🍽️ Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, applesauce, coconut oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes… then devour warm or store for a perfect grab-and-go snack!
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Want a richer flavor? Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Make them dairy-free with plant-based cottage cheese and chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for later!
❤️ Why We Love These Muffins:
✔️ Naturally sweetened with maple syrup
✔️ Protein-packed thanks to cottage cheese
✔️ Kid-approved + freezer-friendly
✔️ Fluffy, moist, and full of chocolatey goodness!
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