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Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins

Serving Size: 12
These mostly traditional blueberry muffins get an extra does of protein via the addition of cottage cheese and protein powder.

Recipe by: Zeke Gluckman

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook22
Passive0
Total Time37 minutes
Recipe Serving Size12

Cooking Tools Required

Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Muffin Pan, Muffin tin liners, Oven, Sharp Knives, Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup whey protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2/3 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Spray muffin pans for 24 muffins, or line with muffins liners.
  • In large mixing bowl mix flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg and set aside
  • In a second large bowl mix butter and sugar for 2 minutes until smooth
  • Mix eggs in to the second bowl until smooth
  • Mix cottage cheese, almond milk, and lemon juice in to the second bowl
  • Prr the wet ingredients from the second bowl over the dry mixed ingredients in the first bowl and gently mix or fold together
  • Fold in blueberries
  • Divide mixture evenly into paper lined or greased standard muffin tin (12)
  • Bake 22 minutes at 350 degrees
Reheating Instructions
Serve cold or room temperature

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg