Description
These Cinnamon Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins are a wholesome and delicious snack or breakfast option. Soft and moist, packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, the creaminess of cottage cheese, and a perfect hint of warming cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with oats instead of flour, they are hearty, nourishing, and perfect for a health-conscious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup bananas (about 2 medium, ripe)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 1/4 cups oats (Quaker old-fashioned rolled oats recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper muffin cups.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, ripe bananas, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the bananas are fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon until all ingredients are just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture; quick oats can be used but may alter the texture.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a vegan alternative, replace eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup instead of honey, and substitute dairy-free cottage cheese if available.
- Add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
