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
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1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
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1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, cottage cheese, honey, eggs, vanilla, and melted coconut oil until well combined.
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Mix Together: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
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Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
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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.