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Easy Savory Breakfast Muffins with Cottage Cheese

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  • Author: Chef Sophia
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Description

These Savory Breakfast Muffins with Cottage Cheese are a high-protein, savory alternative to traditional sweet muffins. Packed with cottage cheese, spinach, eggs, and spices, these muffins offer 10g of protein per muffin and are perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or a post-workout snack. Quick, easy, and customizable to your liking, they’re a delicious and nutritious way to start your day.

Ingredients

3 large eggs

¾ cup liquid egg whites

¾ cup cottage cheese (2% or nonfat)

¾ cup almond flour

¼ cup coconut flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ cup nutritional yeast

2–3 tablespoons harissa sauce (optional)

¾ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite blend)

2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped

¼ small onion, finely diced

½–1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven and Pans: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or parchment squares.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese until smooth.
  4. Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until well combined, creating a pourable batter.
  5. Add the Extras: Stir in the chopped spinach, diced onion, shredded cheese, and harissa sauce (if using).
  6. Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into muffin liners, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake the Muffins: Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a tester comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the tin to room temperature for easy removal.

Notes

  • Customizations: Swap the cheese or add more vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for variety.
  • Spice it up: Harissa adds a spicy kick, but feel free to adjust or skip it depending on your heat tolerance.
  • Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasdishes.com/easy-savory-breakfast-muffins-with-cottage-cheese/