Description
Delicious and nutritious muffins packed with protein, bright citrus flavor, and delightful crunch, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granular sweetener (like erythritol-based)
- 1 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup whey protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of one lemon
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp poppyseeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with silicone or parchment liners.
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and sweetener. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Blend until incorporated.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Adjust consistency as needed with extra liquid.
- Gently fold the poppy seeds into the batter by hand.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups and bake for 25-30 minutes until tops are firm.
- Let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg