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Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins:8 ProteinPacked Moist Tasty

Enjoy these moist and protein-packed pumpkin muffins, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dried ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups oat flour (certified gluten-free)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • pinch salt
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin.
  2. Blend cottage cheese, pumpkin, eggs, syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry, stir until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter into muffin cups, top with pumpkin seeds, and bake 20-25 mins.
  6. Cool briefly before serving.

Notes

Use fresh pumpkin for best flavor and texture.