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Strawberry Protein Muffins

Fluffy Strawberry Protein Muffins for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Delicious Strawberry Protein Muffins that combine sweetness and nutrition for a guilt-free breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese low-fat or fat-free
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or coconut flour, adjust quantity
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder fresh for optimal fluffiness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure extract recommended
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon optional but recommended
  • 1 cup Strawberries fresh, diced
  • 1/4 cup Sweetener like stevia, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin tin by greasing it or lining it.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and then add cottage cheese, stirring until creamy.
  3. Combine almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetener into the wet mixture.
  4. Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the batter.
  5. Fill the muffin tin about three-quarters full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and springy when pressed.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, make sure strawberries are dried before adding to the batter. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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