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Healthy Apple Muffins with Cottage Cheese (High Protein!)

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Healthy Apple Muffins combine the goodness of cottage cheese with sweet, diced Granny Smith apples, delivering a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Simple to prepare and bake, they’re a great option for anyone seeking easy, homemade comfort food.

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 the oven to 425°F and line 6 wells of a muffin tin with paper liners, spacing them out for best results.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until well blended.
  3. Mix 1.5 cups diced apples into the flour mixture until lightly coated, keeping the remaining apples aside for topping.
  4. In another bowl, combine the avocado oil, brown sugar, cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
  5. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling them to the top.
  7. Prepare the topping by mixing the brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkling it over the muffins along with the reserved apples.
  8. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 13-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the muffins in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. For a glaze, mix the powdered sugar and milk and drizzle over the cooled muffins.

Notes

Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
Using Granny Smith apples adds a perfect tartness that complements the sweetness of the brown sugar.
Optional glaze can be adjusted based on sweetness preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 196
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 189mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 37mg

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