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Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe

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These Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins are a moist and flavorful treat combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy cottage cheese and wholesome oats. Perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack, they are lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and enriched with chopped nuts for added texture.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or any other oil of your choice)
  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup milk

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners or greasing it lightly to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy. This ensures a smoother texture in your muffins.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese with coconut sugar, mashed bananas, and eggs. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform in consistency.
  4. Add Oil: Stir in the coconut oil gradually until it is fully incorporated into the wet mixture.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, quick oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; mix until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
  7. Incorporate Milk and Nuts: Add the milk and chopped nuts to the batter and fold them in evenly.
  8. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each right to the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra chopped nuts on top for a crunchy finish. Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. They can also be enjoyed warm for a comforting snack.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit the chopped nuts or substitute with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • Using overripe bananas will enhance the natural sweetness and moisture of the muffins.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free option, but texture may vary.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat muffins briefly in the microwave or oven before serving for the best flavor.

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