Description

These Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins are a moist, flavorful treat combining the creaminess of whole milk cottage cheese with fresh blueberries. Sweetened with coconut sugar and lightly spiced with cinnamon, these muffins offer a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they bake to golden perfection with a tender crumb and juicy bursts of blueberry in every bite.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (may substitute other oil or butter)
1/2 cup coconut sugar (may substitute cane sugar or monk fruit sweetener)
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
1 cup plain whole milk cottage cheese (e.g., Good Culture)
1/4 cup milk (any nut or seed milk works)
2 eggs

Dry Ingredients

1.5 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Add-ins

1 cup fresh blueberries (tossed in flour)

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line every other cavity in a muffin tin with muffin liners and lightly grease the liners with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla, milk, and eggs until well combined. Stir in the whole milk cottage cheese gently.
Combine dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to the wet mixture. Fold the ingredients with a rubber spatula just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
Prepare blueberries and fold in: Toss fresh blueberries with a small amount of flour until evenly coated to prevent sinking. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
Portion and bake: Use a double cookie scoop or spoon to evenly divide the batter into the prepared muffin liners. Optionally, top muffins with additional blueberries. Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool completely in the tin before removing liners to avoid sticking. Enjoy warm for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

You can substitute coconut sugar with cane sugar or monk fruit sweetener depending on your preference.
Coating the blueberries in flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
Let the muffins cool completely before removing from liners to avoid tearing.
Use whole milk cottage cheese for the best moisture and texture.
Additional blueberries on top before baking add a nice presentation and extra fruit flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Baked Goods
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American