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Cottage Cheese Banana Muffins

Close-up of three Cottage Cheese Banana Muffins, one cut open showing the moist, fluffy interior texture.
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Bake moist, protein-rich muffins using cottage cheese and ripe bananas for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (small curd preferred)
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, melted butter or oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter before dividing.
  • Use small curd cottage cheese for the smoothest texture; if you only have large curd, blend it briefly before adding.
  • Cottage cheese adds moisture and protein, making these muffins softer than standard recipes.

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