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Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins

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  • Author: Alice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins are moist, protein-packed muffins combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy cottage cheese. These wholesome muffins make a nutritious breakfast or snack, offering a tender texture and simple ingredients for busy mornings or on-the-go treats.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese

  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter

  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

  • Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, cottage cheese, honey, eggs, vanilla, and melted coconut oil until well combined.

  • Mix Together: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

  • Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.

  • Bake: Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  • Cool and Serve: Cool in tin 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free muffins.Add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger for extra flavor.Incorporate blueberries or chopped apples for more fruitiness.Substitute dairy-free yogurt and coconut oil for dairy-free option.Use sugar substitutes to make muffins sugar-free.Muffins freeze well; thaw at room temperature or warm gently before serving.