Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins: The Best Homemade Treat
Enjoy these delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins that are light, fluffy, and packed with flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, and lemon juice until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added moisture, you can mix in some Greek yogurt.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins, Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Homemade Snacks