Description
Savor the delightful blend of juicy apples and warm cinnamon in these fluffy muffins, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and diced apples until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in nuts like walnuts or pecans. Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a tangy twist.