These Healthy Coconut and Pineapple Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful way to start your day with a burst of tropical flavor!
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Tropical
Diet:Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, honey, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter.