Source: Vasanty, AdobeStockTender and soft cottage cheese muffins are always perfect with tea or coffee, for breakfast, or as a snack. Another plus is that muffins are incredibly easy to make. The main thing is to have convenient baking molds. We're sharing 20 excellent recipes!
1. Kefir Cottage Cheese Muffins
Source: attuale.ruThe simplest and quickest option, made from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 100 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 100 ml kefir, 30 g raisins, 150 g flour, 40 g butter, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 pinches vanilla, 100 g sugar.
Instructions: Whisk the egg with sugar, add room temperature kefir, then the cottage cheese. Add melted butter, rinsed raisins, and finally – all the sifted dry ingredients. Mix the batter, fill the molds 2/3 full, and bake the muffins in the oven for up to 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Semolina and Sour Cream
Source: gastronom.ruA great solution if you don't have flour on hand. Optionally, you can add vanilla and cinnamon.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 150 g semolina, 70 g sour cream, 150 g sugar, 2 eggs, 5 g baking powder, 1 pinch salt.
Instructions: Whisk the egg yolks with sugar using a mixer, then add sour cream. Next, add the mashed cottage cheese, mix until smooth, then add salt, semolina, and baking powder. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, fold them into the dough, spoon it into molds, and bake the muffins for 35 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
3. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Apple
Source: attuale.ruIf you don't like apple chunks, grate them on a coarse grater instead.
You will need: 180 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 200 g flour, 1 apple, 100 g sugar, 70 g butter, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Beat the softened butter with sugar and mix with the cottage cheese. Add the eggs, then the diced apple. Stir in the flour with baking powder, mix the batter, spoon it into molds, and bake the muffins in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Banana-Cottage Cheese Muffins
Source: pulse.mail.ruAlways use the ripest bananas for baking, those that are easily mashed with a fork.
You will need: 2 bananas, 200 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 200 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 100 g butter, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 handful chocolate chips.
Instructions: Whisk the egg with sugar, add softened butter and cottage cheese, and whisk again. Mash and mix the bananas into the batter. Add the sifted flour with baking powder, and finally – fold in the chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into molds and bake the muffins for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 160 degrees Celsius.
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5. Chocolate-Cottage Cheese Muffins
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAn original recipe for muffins with chocolate batter and a chocolate filling.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 170 g flour, 30 g cocoa, 3 eggs, 3 tbsp sugar, 100 g butter, 2 pinches cinnamon, 50 g chocolate, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Whisk the eggs with sugar, add softened butter, then the mashed cottage cheese. Fold in the sifted flour with cocoa, baking powder, and cinnamon. Fill the molds with batter, push a piece of chocolate into the center of each muffin, and bake them for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
6. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Blueberries and Almonds
Source: pikabu.ruYou can make muffins with any berry of your choice using the same principle.
You will need: 100 g butter, 200 g cottage cheese, 100 g sugar, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 1 egg, 180 g wheat flour, 50 g almond flour, 200 g blueberries, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt, 1 lemon, 3 tbsp almond flakes.
Instructions: Whisk the egg with all the sugar until foamy. Add cottage cheese, softened butter, and lemon zest, and whisk again. Then add both types of sifted flour with baking powder. Finally, gently fold in the blueberries, fill the molds, and sprinkle with almond flakes. Bake the muffins for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Dried Fruits
Source: lobsterhouse.ruFor an even richer aroma, add fragrant spices – cloves, cinnamon, star anise.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 80 g sugar, 100 g butter, 150 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 30 g each of raisins, prunes, and dried apricots.
Instructions: Pour boiling water over the dried fruits for 10 minutes, pat them dry, and chop them arbitrarily. Whisk the eggs with sugar, add softened butter, and then – mashed cottage cheese. Add the sifted flour with baking powder, and finally fold the dried fruits into the batter. Spoon the batter into molds and bake the muffins in the oven for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Rice Flour
Source: za-edoy.ruIf you don't have ready-made rice flour, simply grind rice grains in a coffee grinder.
You will need: 65 g butter, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 1 pinch salt, 120 g rice flour, 75 g sugar, 200 g cottage cheese.
Instructions: Whisk the eggs with sugar until foamy, add softened butter with cottage cheese, and whisk again. Season with salt, then add rice flour with baking powder. Knead the dough, spoon it into molds, and bake the muffins for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Lemon Cottage Cheese Muffins
Source: foodinteres.ruA subtle citrusy tang and aroma are always welcome in homemade baked goods.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 50 g butter, 75 g sugar, 80 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 1 lemon.
Instructions: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with sugar, add eggs and beat again. Then add cottage cheese and lemon zest, and beat once more. Finally, fold in the flour with baking powder, spoon the mixture into molds, and bake the muffins in the oven for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins (Oil-Free)
Source: klublady.ruHealthy and not overly caloric muffins. You can also substitute sugar with honey or a sugar substitute.
You will need: 250 g pumpkin, 200 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 100 g sugar, 1-2 bananas, 150 g flour.
Instructions: Dice the pumpkin, parboil it for 15 minutes until soft, and mash it into a puree. Whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, and sugar with a mixer. Fold in the pumpkin, then the mashed banana. Finally, fold the flour into the batter, spoon it into molds, and bake the muffins for about half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Oatmeal and Honey
Source: za-edoy.ruA healthy version of your favorite treat – without flour and sugar.
You will need: 1 cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp sour cream, 200 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 apple, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Instructions: Mix the oats with honey, baking soda, sour cream, and egg. Add cottage cheese and grated apple, mix again, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Pour it into molds dusted with breadcrumbs or semolina and bake the muffins for 30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
12. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Nuts
Source: balabolkina.ruThis recipe uses walnuts, but you can use a variety of different nuts.
You will need: 120 g butter, 150 g sugar, 1 lemon, 250 g cottage cheese, 120 g walnuts, 2 eggs, 220 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Beat the softened butter with sugar using a mixer. Blanch the lemon with boiling water, toast the nuts in a dry pan, blend everything, and add to the butter mixture. Then add the mashed cottage cheese and beaten eggs, and finally – flour with baking powder. Spoon the batter into molds and bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Zucchini
Source: gdekartinki.ruA wonderful version of diet-friendly savory muffins – a simple and delicious snack for every day.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 1 cup flour, 1 zucchini, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, spices.
Instructions: Mix cottage cheese with eggs until smooth. Grate the zucchini, squeeze out excess juice, and add the zucchini to the batter. Season, then add flour with baking powder. Spoon the batter into molds and bake the muffins for 35 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
14. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Coconut Flakes
Source: cookeveryday.ruYou can also substitute butter with coconut oil. But it's better to do it partially, not completely!
You will need: 130 g cottage cheese, 150 g sugar, 2 eggs, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt, 70 g butter, 150 g flour, 2 tbsp coconut flakes.
Instructions: Mash the cottage cheese with softened butter, add eggs with sugar, and mix everything until smooth. Add coconut flakes, then – sifted flour with baking powder. Spoon the batter into molds and bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
15. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Herbs
Source: ohotamyasa.ruWe recommend eating them hot right away – for breakfast or as a midday snack.
You will need: 1.5 cups flour, 150 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp baking powder, 4 sprigs each of dill, parsley, and green onions, spices.
Instructions: Mash the cottage cheese with eggs, pour in cream and milk, add sifted flour with baking powder and spices. Finely chop the herbs, fold them into the batter, and spoon everything into molds. Optionally, sprinkle the muffins with sesame seeds and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Cheese and Spinach
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruYou can use any other greens instead of spinach following the same principle.
You will need: 180 g flour, 130 ml milk, 70 ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 130 g cottage cheese, 50 g frozen spinach, 50 g hard cheese, spices.
Instructions: Mix milk, eggs, oil, and cottage cheese until smooth. Grate the cheese and mix it with flour, baking powder, and spices. Combine both mixtures. Thaw and lightly squeeze the spinach, and also fold it into the batter. Spoon the batter into molds and bake the muffins for about half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Ham
Source: krasivoe-foto.ruAnd another recipe for a delicious and hearty breakfast made from inexpensive ingredients!
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 300 g flour, 70 g hard cheese, 50 g ham, 1/2 bunch of herbs, 2 eggs, 30 g butter, 0.5 tsp baking powder, spices.
Instructions: Mash the cottage cheese and mix it with grated cheese, sifted flour, spices, and baking powder. Add melted butter and eggs, then stir in chopped herbs and diced ham. Spoon the batter into molds and bake the muffins for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Chicken
Source: lobsterhouse.ruExcellent muffins that will diversify your daily diet.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 100 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 onion, 50 g butter, 1.5 tsp starch, 40 g hard cheese, spices, 2 tsp vegetable oil.
Instructions: Finely chop the onion and fry it in vegetable oil until golden. Blend the chicken in a blender, mash the egg yolk with cottage cheese and softened butter. Mix all these ingredients, add starch and spices, and finally – add the egg white beaten to stiff peaks. Spoon the batter into molds, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake the muffins in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
19. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Potato
Source: mirtesen.ruBefore baking, sprinkle the muffins with sesame seeds and various other seeds.
You will need: 150 g potatoes, 1 egg, 2 tbsp grated carrots, 2 green onion stalks, 4 tbsp cottage cheese, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1.5 tbsp flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, spices.
Instructions: Grate the potatoes, finely chop the green onions, add grated carrots, and mix everything with the egg. Add the remaining ingredients and mix the dough well. Spoon it into molds and bake the muffins for up to 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Cottage Cheese Muffins in the Microwave
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAn express version if you don't have an oven or much time.
You will need: 100 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp semolina, 1 pinch baking powder, 1 pinch vanilla.
Instructions: Thoroughly mix all ingredients or blend them until smooth. Spoon the batter into molds 2/3 full and place the muffins in the microwave. At 800 W, cook them for 3 minutes, then let them stand for 2 minutes in the turned-off microwave, and then cook for another 2 minutes.