Description
Light, moist, and bursting with tropical flavors, these Coconut and Pineapple Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delicious way to start your day! Packed with protein from the cottage cheese and naturally sweetened with pineapple, they make for a perfect breakfast, snack, or even a healthy dessert. Plus, they’re easy to make and great for meal prep!
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for a healthier option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained, but keep a little juice for moisture)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with coconut oil.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shredded coconut, and cinnamon.
Step 3: Blend the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, eggs, melted coconut oil, and crushed pineapple.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing for fluffy muffins!
Step 5: Fill and Bake
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Enjoy
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make the muffins dense instead of fluffy.
- Use Fresh or Canned Pineapple: Fresh pineapple gives the best flavor, but canned works well—just drain it well!
- Make It Dairy-Free: Swap cottage cheese for a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Boost the Protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American