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Colorful top view of golden pumpkin cottage cheese muffins arranged on a rustic wooden plate, sprinkled with cinnamon, with a light crumb texture and vibrant orange pumpkin pieces inside, styled with fresh mint leaves and a cozy kitchen background

Healthy Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins

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A wholesome recipe for moist and fluffy pumpkin cottage cheese muffins, perfect for breakfast or snack, bursting with seasonal flavors

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, honey, eggs, and oil until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Distribute batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before serving. Enjoy your healthy muffins!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy, Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg