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Strawberry Lemon Cottage Cheese Muffins

Strawberry Lemon Cottage Cheese Muffins: 10-Minute Magic Breakfast

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Simple and healthy strawberry lemon cottage cheese muffins—perfect for breakfast or a light snack.

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

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Substitute honey with maple syrup if preferred.
  • Use fresh strawberries for best texture.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg