Description
These High-Protein Cottage Cheese Banana Muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that balances flavor and functionality, perfect for sustained energy and muscle support.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup Low-Fat or Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
2 large Ripe Bananas
2 large Pasture-Raised Eggs
1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Cinnamo
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tins
- Blend oats into a flour-like consistency using a high-speed blender
- Add bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract to the blender and blend until smooth
- Incorporate baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt and pulse to combine
- Fold in any extras like walnuts or chocolate chips if desired
- Divide the batter into muffin cups and bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clea
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for more natural sweetness.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg