Description
These Strawberry Lemon Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavors of lemon and the sweetness of strawberries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 lemon, 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
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a bit of vanilla extract.
- These muffins can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg