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Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

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Enjoy these high-protein, gluten-free friendly cottage cheese pumpkin muffins. They are perfect for a healthy fall breakfast or a protein snack, featuring a tender texture and macro-conscious ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • â…“ cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure your cottage cheese is well-drained if it has excess liquid.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a slightly different texture.
  • These muffins are great for meal prep. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • For longer storage, freeze the cooled muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

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