Description
These Simple Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Blender Muffins are a quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast or snack option made by blending wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, rolled oats, and warm spices. The muffins are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and flecked with mini chocolate chips, making them a comforting treat with a healthy twist. Perfect for busy mornings, they are easy to prepare, gluten-free, and packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain cottage cheese (226 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats (125 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (about 90 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: In a blender, add the cottage cheese, eggs, pure maple syrup, and vanilla essence. Blend until smooth and creamy to create the wet mixture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the blender. Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and form a thick batter.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips: Remove the blender jar and gently fold in the mini chocolate chips by hand to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with dried fruit or nuts if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, use a vegan cottage cheese alternative.
- Be careful not to overblend the oats to maintain some texture in the muffins.
- These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat before eating.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the maple syrup to 1 tablespoon.
