Description
These Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries and warm cinnamon in every bite. Made in just one bowl, they’re easy to whip up and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. This recipe uses whole milk cottage cheese for a moist texture and incorporates the simple step of tossing blueberries in flour to keep them evenly distributed throughout the muffins.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted, may substitute any other oil or butter)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (may substitute cane sugar or monk fruit sweetener)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (any nut or seed milk works)
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Add-Ins
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (tossed in flour)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners placed in every other cavity. Grease the liners lightly with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla, milk, and eggs. Whisk until fully incorporated, then fold in the cottage cheese until evenly mixed.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold the ingredients gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix for tender muffins.
- Prepare Blueberries: Toss the fresh blueberries in a small amount of flour to coat them well. This step helps keep the berries from sinking during baking. Fold the coated blueberries gently into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Using a double cookie scoop or spoon, fill each prepared muffin liner with batter. Optionally, top each muffin with a few extra blueberries for a decorative and flavorful finish.
- Bake: Bake the muffins for 23-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Placing the batter in every other muffin cavity allows them to rise nicely and bake evenly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool completely in the tin before removing them to prevent sticking. Enjoy warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Tossing blueberries in flour before adding to the batter prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Adding extra blueberries on top before baking adds more flavor and visual appeal.
- Using every other muffin cavity promotes better air circulation and helps the muffins rise evenly.
- For substitutions, any neutral oil or butter can be used instead of coconut oil, and different sweeteners like cane sugar or monk fruit can be used based on preference.
