These moist Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins are a protein-packed treat! Filled with protein-rich cottage cheese and juicy blueberries, they’re the perfect choice for breakfast or a snack. Fluffy, flavorful, and easy to whip up in just one bowl!

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If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy twist on classic blueberry muffins, then you’ll love these cottage cheese blueberry muffins! They’re wonderfully moist, packed with protein, and bursting with sweet blueberries – perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert. Plus, cottage cheese adds a lovely creamy texture and a boost of protein, making these muffins a balanced choice to kickstart your day.

Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins on a wire rack next to a bowl of blueberries

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

High in Protein: Thanks to cottage cheese, these muffins offer a protein boost that keeps you fuller longer.
Packed with Blueberries: Every bite of those blueberry cottage cheese muffins bursts with juicy, sweet blueberries! Plus, blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which support immune health and reduce inflammation.
Easy One-Bowl Recipe: Quick to make with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy days.

Cottage cheese might sound unusual in muffins, but it’s a fantastic ingredient for baking! Its creamy texture blends seamlessly into the batter, and when baked, it melts into the muffins, creating a rich, tender crumb. Plus, cottage cheese is a great source of protein and calcium, which is always a bonus in any snack or breakfast treat.

Ingredients

See recipe card for quantities.

Cottage Cheese: Provides protein and a creamy texture without making the muffins heavy. Use regular or low-fat cottage cheese, depending on your preference.
Blueberries: Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen blueberries will do just fine. I love lots of blueberries in my muffins. The recipe also tastes delicious with 1 ¼ cup (175g) blueberries if you prefer more fluffy than juicy muffins! ✨
Flour: Regular all-purpose works well, but you can use whole wheat or spelt flour for a healthier twist.
Baking Powder: For a perfect rise. If you don’t have baking powder, substitute with 1 tsp baking soda.
Sugar: You’ll need a mix of white and brown sugar.
Eggs: They help bind everything and give the muffins structure.
Vanilla Extract: Adds a hint of warmth to the flavor.
Canola Oil: Substitute with vegetable oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, or coconut oil.
Milk: I used oat milk, but any milk will work. Adds some moisture.
Salt: A pinch to enhance the overall flavor.

Visual Step-by-Step Instructions

Making this delicious muffins recipe is as easy as mixing the ingredients, folding in the blueberries, and popping them in the oven! Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the cottage cheese.
Add the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Fold this into the wet ingredients until just combined – avoid over-mixing!

Add the Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries using a rubber spatula. If using frozen berries, there’s no need to thaw them first.

Fill the Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Pour the muffin batter evenly into your prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
Bake: In the preheated oven, bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature! Hint: Let the muffins cool completely before removing them from the paper liners to avoid sticking.

How To Store & Freeze

Store the cottage cheese blueberry muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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They also freeze beautifully! Once cooled, place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave before enjoying!

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Aline Cueni

I’m a girl who loves to cook and bake delicious homemade food. Let me help you to incorporate more plant-based foods into everyday life! Vegetarian & vegan recipes can be anything but boring.