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Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins

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These pumpkin spice cottage cheese protein muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with fall flavor and protein. Perfect for a healthy snack, breakfast, or post-workout bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats or oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, pumpkin purée, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, mix oats or oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt as a substitute for cottage cheese if preferred.
  • Make gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats or oat flour.
  • Add ground flaxseed or chia for more fiber and texture.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Microwave for 20–30 seconds to reheat before eating.

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