Cherry Almond Cottage Cheese Muffins
Cherry Almond Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that combines sweet cherries with nutty almonds, resulting in moist, fluffy muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, mix the cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin until each cup is two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg