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    Cottage Cheese Strawberry Muffins

    July 9, 2024 by christina.klapper 4 Comments

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    These cottage cheese strawberry muffins are not only absolutely delicious but they are healthy, high in protein and they make for the most delicious on the go breakfast or snack! They are not only perfect for those with health goals but they’re a great make ahead breakfast idea for toddlers and kids! Your whole family will love these!

    This is a side view of my cottage cheese strawberry muffins on a plate with fresh strawberries.

    If you love this recipe, you will love my gluten-free spinach and banana pancakes, pancake oatmeal bars, and easy banana pancakes.

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    Ingredients

    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Coconut Sugar: Can substitute for brown sugar.
    • Large Eggs 
    • Peanut Butter: Or any other nut butter of choice.
    • Cottage Cheese
    • Splash of Vanilla
    • Milk of Choice
    • Chopped Strawberries: Can substitute for whole raspberries or blueberries.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    1. Pre-heat your oven to 375 F and set your rack to the middle position.
    2. Add your all-purpose flour, baking powder and coconut sugar into a medium bowl. Use a whisk to mix until everything is well combined.
    3. Next, add in your eggs, peanut butter or nut butter of choice, cottage cheese, splash of vanilla and milk of choice. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix until just combined. Make sure there are no dry spots and flour stuck to the edge of the bowl.
    4. Then, fold in your chopped strawberries, mixing until they are just combined into the batter.
    5. Use a medium cookie scoop and evenly distribute your mixture into a 12 inch muffin lined baking pan.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when stuck into the center of the muffin. Let cool for 10-15 minutes after baking and enjoy!

    Hint: Use rubber mold muffin liners to prevent sticking and allow for easier clean up without waste.

    This is a top view of my cottage cheese strawberry muffins with fresh strawberries on a plate.

    Equipment

    All you need to make these high protein cottage cheese strawberry muffin is a

    • 12 Cup Muffin Baking Pan
    • Whisk
    • Medium Mixing Bowl
    • Silicone Muffin Liners

    If you are in the market for any of these, I have linked my favorites above.

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    Storage

    Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    You may also freeze these muffins in an air-tight freezer bag or container. Let them thaw in the fridge before enjoying.

    Related

    Looking for other breakfast recipes like this? Try these:

    • Baked Egg Sandwiches
    • Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins
    • Instant Pot Eggs (5-5-5 Method)
    • Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

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    Cottage Cheese Strawberry Muffins

    These cottage cheese strawberry muffins are not only absolutely delicious but they are healthy, high in protein and perfect for on the go!
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    Prep Time 7 minutes mins
    Cook Time 23 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 160 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Medium bowl
    • 1 Whisk
    • 1 Oven
    • 1 12 Cup Muffin Baking Pan
    • 12 Silicone Baking Liners Optional

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 Cup All Purpose Flour
    • 2.5 Teaspoons Baking Powder
    • ⅔-1 Cup Coconut Sugar or brown sugar
    • 2 Large Eggs
    • 1 Cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
    • ¼ Cup Peanut Butter or other nut butter of choice
    • 1 Tsp Vanilla
    • ⅔ Cup Milk of Choice
    • 8 Ounces or 1 Cup Strawberries chopped
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    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat your oven to 375 F and set your rack to the middle position.
    • Add your all-purpose flour, baking powder and coconut sugar into a medium bowl. Use a whisk to mix until everything is well combined.
    • Next, add in your eggs, peanut butter or nut butter of choice, cottage cheese, splash of vanilla and milk of choice. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix until just combined. Make sure there are no dry spots and flour stuck to the edge of the bowl.
    • Then, fold in your chopped strawberries, mixing until they are just combined into the batter.
    • Use a medium cookie scoop and evenly distribute your mixture into a 12 inch muffin lined baking pan. Optional: Top with a sprinkle of coconut or brown sugar on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when stuck into the center of the muffin. Let cool for 10-15 minutes after baking and enjoy!
    • Hint: Use rubber mold muffin liners to prevent sticking and allow for easier clean up without waste.

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    A post shared by Christina Klapper, RDN | Easy Dinners (@easyeatsdietitian)

    Notes

    This recipe is vegetarian. 
    This recipe is not very sweet, feel free to add additional sugar (¾ cup-1 cup) if you like your muffins extra sweet! 
    Serve with eggs for additional protein 🙂 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 137mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 0.5mg
    Keyword cottage cheese, cottage cheese strawberry muffins, Easy Strawberry Chia Jam, High Protein
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. JKN says

      September 18, 2024 at 12:47 am

      I only have regular cottage cheese, will that be ok?

      Reply
      • christina.klapper says

        September 18, 2024 at 12:47 am

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    2. Carlin says

      April 17, 2025 at 12:34 pm

      Can I use monk fruit instead of coconut sugar?

      Reply
      • christina.klapper says

        April 17, 2025 at 12:37 pm

        I have not tried this but I think it should be fine!! Just make sure to adjust since it’s much sweeter than coconut sugar!

        Reply

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