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Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins – Easy High‑Protein Breakfast Treat

  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: High‑Protein

Description

Discover the perfect balance of tangy lemon and crunchy poppy seeds in these Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins. Each moist, fluffy muffin packs protein from cottage cheese, bright citrus flavor, and a subtle nutty poppy seed texture, making them an ideal high‑protein breakfast or snack. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe delivers twelve servings of a light, satisfying treat with rich flavor!that keeps you energized all morning. Perfect for busy families, and a fresh, tasty muffin.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12‑cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl whisk cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In another bowl combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet batter just until incorporated.
  5. Divide batter evenly among the liners, filling three‑quarters full.
  6. Bake 18‑20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a vegan version
  • replace cottage cheese with silken tofu and use flaxseed eggs. Add a glaze of powdered sugar mixed with a little lemon juice for extra sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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