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Carrot Cake Oat Cottage Cheese Muffins

Carrot Cake Oat Cottage Cheese Muffins: 6g Protein Bliss

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High-protein carrot cake oat and cottage cheese muffins that taste like dessert but are nutritious and perfect for busy mornings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups rolled oats (blended into a rough flour)
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (squeezed dry)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup raisins or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Start by pulsing the rolled oats in a blender until they resemble a coarse flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, eggs, mashed bananas, and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Stir the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the wet mixture, combining well.
  4. Gently fold in the dry grated carrots and your choice of raisins or walnuts.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Divide the batter evenly into a greased or lined 12-cup muffin tin.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze extras for quick breakfasts.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg