08/30/2025
🍫 High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients (makes 10–12 muffins)
1 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
½ cup chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs
¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup (or 2–3 tbsp for lower sugar)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
2 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a muffin tin.
In a large bowl, whisk oat flour, protein powder, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Blend the cottage cheese until creamy (to avoid lumps).
In another bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, eggs, honey, milk, oil, and vanilla.
Add wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Divide batter into muffin cups (about ¾ full).
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Let cool before serving.
Nutrition (per muffin, approx.)
Calories: 150–170
Protein: 10–12g
Carbs: 15–18g
Fat: 4–6g
Fiber: 2–3g
✅ Why they work:
Cottage cheese makes them extra moist and adds slow-digesting casein protein.
Protein powder + cocoa gives a rich chocolate flavor with a muscle-friendly boost.
Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.