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Cinnamon Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Cinnamon Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins are a wholesome, protein-packed breakfast or snack option. Combining creamy cottage cheese and ripe bananas with wholesome oats and warm spices, these muffins offer a moist, tender texture and natural sweetness without refined sugar. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, they provide a nutritious start to your day or a satisfying treat anytime.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup bananas (about 2 medium, ripe)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 1/4 cups oats (Quaker old-fashioned rolled oats)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin pan: Heat your oven to 400°F and generously grease a 12-muffin pan with butter or cooking spray, ensuring even coating of the bottom and sides to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend wet ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, ripe bananas, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend for about 45 seconds until smooth and creamy, creating a silky base for tender, moist muffins.
  3. Add dry ingredients and blend: Add the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oats directly to the blender. Blend for 10-15 seconds until just combined, leaving some oat texture intact.
  4. Rest batter: Pour the batter into a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb moisture, improving crumb structure.
  5. Fill muffin cups: Divide the rested batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to leave room for rising.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool muffins: Remove the pan from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Run a thin knife around the edges, then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best natural sweetness and smooth blending.
  • Ensure the muffin pan is well-greased to avoid sticking.
  • Letting the batter rest improves texture by hydrating the oats.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Optional: Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/cinnamon-banana-cottage-cheese-muffins-recipe/