Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins: Irresistibly Moist and Healthy
These Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins are a deliciously moist and healthy snack perfect for any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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