Quick Description
These blueberry almond cottage cheese muffins are soft, moist, protein-packed, and bursting with juicy blueberries. The cottage cheese keeps them tender, while almond flour adds a rich nutty flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 12 muffins
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 22–25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients List
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a muffin tray with liners or grease well.
2. Blend wet ingredients
In a blender or bowl, combine:
- cottage cheese
- eggs
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- almond extract
Blend or whisk until mostly smooth.
3. Add dry ingredients
Stir in:
- almond flour
- baking powder
- salt
Mix until fully combined.
4. Fold in blueberries
Gently fold in 1 cup blueberries, saving the rest for topping.
5. Fill muffin cups
Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups.
Top with remaining blueberries and sliced almonds.
6. Bake
Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy warm with coffee
- Spread with almond butter
- Add Greek yogurt on the side
- Great as grab-and-go breakfast
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 5 days
- Freeze up to 2 months
- Reheat for 15–20 seconds in microwave
Tips & Variations
- Use raspberries instead of blueberries
- Add lemon zest for brightness
- Use honey instead of maple syrup
- Add chia seeds for extra fiber
- Toast almonds before topping for deeper flavor
Nutrition (Per Muffin Approx.)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 12g
- Net Carbs: 10g
Benefits
- High-protein snack
- Gluten-free friendly
- Naturally sweetened
- Great for meal prep
- Filling and satisfying
Brief Introduction
These muffins taste bakery-style but are made with wholesome ingredients. Cottage cheese gives them a rich texture and extra protein without making them heavy. Combined with sweet blueberries and crunchy almonds, every bite feels indulgent while still nourishing.
They’re ideal when you want something easy, homemade, and better than store-bought muffins.
