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Mini Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Banana Muffins

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These moist and fluffy mini muffins combine creamy cottage cheese, ripe bananas, and mini chocolate chips for a healthier, protein-rich snack or breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (smooth or small curd)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for added fiber)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
    • Add the cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup (if using), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. Mix the Batter:
    • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
    • Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  5. Fill the Muffin Tin:
    • Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
    • Sprinkle a few extra mini chocolate chips on top of each muffin for a decorative touch.
  6. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
    • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve:
    • Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Notes

  • Blender Option: Blend the wet ingredients (bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla) for a smoother batter if desired.
  • Make It Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
  • Storage: These muffins freeze well! Store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for a quick snack.

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