Get ready to revolutionize your baking game with these decadent Chocolate Cottage Cheese Muffins that will make you question everything you thought you knew about healthy and delicious treats! Imagine biting into a rich, chocolatey muffin that's incredibly moist, packed with chocolate chips, and secretly loaded with protein – all without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. These muffins are about to become your new obsession, proving that healthy can be absolutely delectable!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, ensuring no large cottage cheese lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps remove any lumps and evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough muffins.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the muffins for additional decoration.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top of each muffin batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips
- Smooth Operator: Whisk the wet ingredients thoroughly to ensure the cottage cheese is well incorporated, eliminating any large lumps for a smooth texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the batter just until the dry and wet ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense muffins.
- Temperature Matters: Use room temperature eggs and ingredients for the most consistent mixing and best rise.
- Chocolate Chip Hack: Toss chocolate chips in a little flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- Check for Doneness: Use the toothpick test – a few moist crumbs are perfect, but no wet batter should stick to the toothpick.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Storage Tip: These muffins stay fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or you can freeze them for up to a month for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg
