Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins
Delicious and nutritious muffins made with cottage cheese and colorful veggies, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (fresh, room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ½ cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped spinach or zucchini
- Olive oil spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth and frothy.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Add the oat flour, baking powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced bell peppers and chopped spinach or zucchini.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For better results, make sure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Feel free to substitute different vegetables and cheeses for variety.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/savory-cottage-cheese-muffins/