Description

These Healthy Apple Muffins with Cottage Cheese offer an irresistible flavor with simple prep. Packed with fresh apples and high protein from cottage cheese, they make a delicious and healthy treat for breakfast or a snack!

Ingredients

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1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups diced granny smith apples, peeled, divided
¼ cup avocado oil
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup cottage cheese, 4%, blended smooth
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F and line 6 wells of a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, spacing them out for room to expand.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until no streaks of baking powder remain.
Add 1.5 cups of diced Granny Smith apple to the dry mix and toss until coated.
In a separate bowl, whisk avocado oil, brown sugar, blended cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until no streaks of flour remain.
Divide the batter among the 6 muffin liners, filling each to the top.
Mix topping brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the muffin batter, adding the reserved apple on top.
Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for 13-18 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick.
Let cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter.
Optional: Drizzle cooled muffins with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk for added sweetness.

Notes

For best results, ensure the cottage cheese is blended until smooth for a creamy texture.
Avoid overmixing the batter; stir just enough to combine the ingredients to keep muffins light and tender.
These muffins are best served fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 200
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 55mg