Description
Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful fusion of fluffy muffin goodness and creamy cottage cheese, studded with rich chocolate chips. These tender muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet afternoon snack, offering a nutritious twist that will satisfy everyone in your family. With their warm, gooey centers and golden-brown tops, they are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the cottage cheese, milk, eggs, and half of the chocolate chips until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg