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Healthy Apple Muffins with Cottage Cheese (High Protein!)

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Savor these Healthy Apple Muffins featuring cottage cheese and tart Granny Smith apples. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, they blend irresistible flavor with simple preparation. Make them for a delightful treat that’s easy to enjoy anytime!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups diced granny smith apples, peeled, divided
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, 4%, blended smooth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line 6 wells of a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, ensuring to skip a well between each one.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add 1.5 cups of diced Granny Smith apple to the dry mixture, tossing until evenly coated in flour.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, brown sugar, blended cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla until smooth, about 1 minute.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until no flour streaks remain, about 15-20 strokes.
  6. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin liners, filling each to the top (about 4-6 tablespoons per well).
  7. In a small bowl, combine topping brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the muffin batter.
  8. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (do not open the oven) and continue baking for an additional 13-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Repeat the process for the remaining batter.
  10. For an optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over completely cooled muffins.

Notes

Ensure the muffin liners are properly spaced for optimal muffin dome rise.
Use fresh Granny Smith apples for the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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