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Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 muffins
Calories 180
These protein-packed muffins are moist, tasty, and perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups oat flour (certified gluten-free)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • pinch salt
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin.
  • Blend cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, then divide batter into muffin cups and top with pumpkin seeds.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin