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Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Muffins

Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Muffins: Moist, Healthy Delights

Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Muffins are a deliciously healthy spin on traditional muffins, marrying the sweetness of carrots with the nourishing goodness of cottage cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Adds moisture and protein
  • 2 large Eggs Richness and structure; use flax eggs for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Natural sweetener
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 cup Grated Carrots Pat dry before measuring
  • 1 1/2 cups White Whole Wheat Flour Adds fiber; swap for all-purpose if desired
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Use pumpkin pie spice for a different flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Omit for lighter taste
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Accurate measurements are crucial
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances flavors
For Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Add crunch and nutrition
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Sweetens naturally

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it or lining with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Fold in grated carrots to the wet mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Scoop the batter into muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, checking for doneness at 20 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure accurate measurements of ingredients and cooling time to achieve perfect muffins.

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