Fluffy Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins: High-Protein Breakfast Treat

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.

2. 2

   Blend the cottage cheese in a blender until completely smooth.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, adding lemon zest if using.

5. 5

   Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula.

6. 6

   Carefully fold in the blueberries, tossing frozen ones in a teaspoon of flour first to prevent sinking.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

8. 8

   Bake for 18-22 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.