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Cottage Cheese Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins – Light & High-Protein Breakfast Favorite


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Light and high-protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins that are soft, moist, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.


Ingredients

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2 cups cottage cheese

3 large eggs

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin.

2. Blend cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, zest and vanilla.

3. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

5. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.

6. Bake 18–22 minutes.

7. Cool before serving.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese well for smooth muffins.

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.

Do not overmix batter.

Muffins freeze well.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg