Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins


Ingredients:
  • 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese (small or medium curd; puree if you dislike curds)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) neutral oil (melted coconut oil) or 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar or coconut sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar (optional — adjust sweetness)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (dairy or plant based)
  • 3/4 cup (120 g) dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease wells.
  • Puree cottage cheese 10–20 seconds until smooth to avoid visible curds.
  • In a large bowl, whisk cottage cheese, eggs, oil (or butter), sugars, and vanilla until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet in two additions, folding gently after each. If batter seems thick/stiff, add up to 1/4 cup milk.
  • Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
  • Fill muffin cups about ¾ full.
  • Bake 18–22 minutes, until tops spring back and a toothpick comes out mostly clean

I hope you guys enjoy!!