These Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are soft muffins that are higher in protein! They have the perfect texture and make for the perfect breakfast or on-the-go snack.
Adding cottage cheese into your muffins makes hitting your daily protein goals that much easier.
Every bite of these muffins is soft, moist, and full of fresh blueberries. They are so delicious and easy to bake!
Ingredients Notes
Here are a list of ingredients needed for these muffins. A recipe card with the full measurements can be found below!
- Blueberries - I used fresh blueberries. You can also use frozen (do not thaw).
- Cottage Cheese - I used a 2% cottage cheese. It was at room temperature before beginning.
- Cinnamon - While optional, adds a bit more flavour into the muffins.
- Cornstarch - I like adding cornstarch in as it creates more texture! This is optional.
- Flour - All-purpose flour is used in this recipe.
- Eggs - Make sure they’re at room temperature before beginning.
- Oil - I used a flavourless oil. You can also use melted butter.
- White sugar - Make sure it's granulated sugar, and not powered sugar.
Step by step instructions
Here is how to make and bake these Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins. You will need a 12 muffin tin, muffin liners, 4 mixing bowls, a spatula, and a whisk.
Step 1 – Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line the muffin tin with 12 liners and set aside. If you need a recommendation, this is my favourite tin.
Step 2 - Mix dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
Step 3 - Whisk eggs and sugar. Into a large bowl, add the eggs and white sugar. Whisk for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
Step 4 - Add in oil and vanilla. Whisk in the oil and vanilla for another 2 minutes until well combined.
Step 5 - Add in cottage cheese. Whisk in the cottage cheese.
Step 6 - Add dry ingredients. Mix the dry and the wet ingredients together until a soft muffin batter forms.
Step 7 - Mix the blueberries. Toss the blueberries with 1 tsp of flour and evenly coat them. Then add them into the bowl and mix together.
Step 8 - Scoop and bake. Divide the batter evenly between the liners. Then add a few extra blueberries on top and sprinkle extra white sugar (optional).
Step 9 - Bake. The muffins bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour + 1 tsp for dusting
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉/190℃. Line the muffin tin with liners and set aside.
- In a bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine and then set aside.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp cornstarch
- In a large bowl, add the eggs and white sugar. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until well combined.2 large eggs, 3/4 cups white sugar
- Add the oil and vanilla in. Continue whisking for another 1-2 minutes.1/2 cup oil, 1 tbsp vanilla
- Whisk the cottage cheese in for another minute.1 cup cottage cheese
- Add the dry and wet ingredients together with a spatula. Don't over-mix! Once you see almost no flour streaks, stop mixing.
- Toss the blueberries in 1 tsp of flour, evenly coating them. Then add them into the muffin batter and mix until just combined. Once there are no more flour streaks, stop mixing. Don't over-mix!1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- Divide the batter evenly between the liners. Add extra blueberries and sprinkle some white sugar on top (optional).
- Bake the muffins for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, and enjoy! These muffins are so delicious and simple to bake.
Nutrition
FAQ
How do I store these muffins?
These muffins are best eaten fresh! They also stay good on your counter in an airtight container for 2 days, and in the fridge like this for up to 5 days.
Do I have to add cottage cheese?
In this recipe, yes. For a simple and delicious blueberry muffin recipe, try Classic Blueberry Muffins.
Why do you add cottage cheese?
Using cottage cheese is a great way to add some protein into your muffins. It helps me hit my protein goals and you can't even taste it! It also adds some moisture into the muffins.
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Don't thaw them. Just add them frozen straight into the muffin batter.
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