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Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe

Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe
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5.1 from 9 reviews

These savory cottage cheese muffins are a perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack option. Packed with protein and veggies, they are a nutritious and delicious choice for any time of the day.

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

  • 1 lb ground chicken, 454g (or turkey, or breakfast sausage, or any sausage you love, with casing removed)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder, 6g
  • 1 tsp onion powder, 3g
  • 1 tsp ground fennel seeds, toasted, 2g
  • 1 tsp salt, 6g
  • ½ tsp pepper, 1g
  • ¼ tsp crushed pepper flakes, 0.5g
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk, soy 60g (any unsweetened milk)
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 225g (I used lactose-free)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, 14g
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 20g
  • 1.5 cups oat flour, 144g (or almond flour, you can substitute with AP or whole wheat, use 1 1/4 cup)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder, 8g
  • ½ teaspoon salt, 3g
  • 3 cups chopped vegetables, 300g (broccoli, spinach etc.)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, 45g
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded, 56g

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400F. Grease a 12-cavity muffin tray.
  2. Cook the Meat: Cook ground meat with spices for 5-7 minutes. Add chopped veggies to warm through.
  3. Prepare the Batter: Whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, olive oil, and maple syrup. Add baking powder, salt, and oat flour. Mix well.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add cooked meat, veggies, and cheese to the batter. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Bake: Divide batter into muffin cavities. Top with cheese if desired. Bake for 23-27 minutes.
  6. Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 4-5 days or freeze for up to three months.

Notes

  • Estimated nutrition information provided below.

Nutrition

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