Description
Cranberry Orange Cottage Cheese Muffins are a deliciously moist treat that perfectly balances the tartness of cranberries with the refreshing zing of oranges. Packed with protein and fiber, these muffins make for an ideal breakfast or snack that’s both indulgent and healthy. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy mornings or as a delightful addition to any gathering. Enjoy their inviting aroma and golden-brown tops as they become your new go-to recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, unthawed)
- Zest and juice of 1 medium orange
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, orange juice, orange zest, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg