Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cottage Cheese Banana Muffins that Actually Taste Amazing (No Sugar Needed). These protein-packed muffins are a perfect blend of moistness and natural sweetness, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a nutritious snack. With ripe bananas and creamy cottage cheese as the stars of the show, you’ll enjoy a guilt-free treat that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, these muffins can be enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for convenient grab-and-go options throughout the week. Customize them with your favorite nuts or fruits for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups rolled oats (or oat flour)
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, berries, or sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan by greasing or lining it.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until you achieve a smooth mixture.
- Add rolled oats (or oat flour), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the banana mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or berries if desired.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for approximately 20–24 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–24 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg