High-Protein, Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins
Indulge in the delightful taste of High-Protein, Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins — a perfect blend of nutrition and flavor. These muffins are not only soft and fluffy but also packed with protein from cottage cheese, making them an excellent choice for breakfast or a wholesome snack. Infused with warm pumpkin spices and made gluten-free with oat flour, they offer a vibrant autumnal flavor year-round. Topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds, these muffins are simple to prepare and impossible to resist. Enjoy them on their own or paired with your favorite spreads for a satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (plus extra for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, cottage cheese, and maple syrup until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in pumpkin seeds and evenly distribute batter into muffin tins. Top with extra seeds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg