Cottage Cheese Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
4. Fold in the diced apples gently.
5. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar.
6. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle a layer of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
7. Top with the remaining batter, distributing evenly among the muffin cups.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef’s Tips

• Ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained to prevent excessive moisture in the batter.
• Try adding chopped nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
• Use a muffin scoop to evenly distribute the batter into the liners.

Nutrition (per serving)

Approximately 150 calories, 5g protein, 20g carbs, 6g fat

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