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Banana Protein Muffins Cottage Cheese Recipe

These protein-packed muffins are a delicious and healthy cottage cheese recipe, combining ripe bananas, oat flour, and warm cinnamon for a moist and naturally sweet treat.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 muffins
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Standard 12-cup muffin tin (only half used unless doubled)
  • Non-stick Spray or Muffin Liners

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, and honey or maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
  • Add oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir until fully combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly into 6 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven before serving.
  • Sweetener Tip: Adjust the sweetness by using a full tablespoon of maple syrup or honey, or add a few dark chocolate chips for a dessert-like version.
  • Make it Gluten-Free: Ensure your oat flour is certified gluten-free.
  • Doubling: You can double the recipe to make a full 12 muffins if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 5g
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