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High Protein Banana Walnut Cottage Cheese Muffins for Fit Fuel!

High Protein Banana Walnut Cottage Cheese Muffins
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Delicious and nutritious muffins packed with protein from cottage cheese, bananas, and walnuts, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, mashed bananas, and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Feel free to add chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flavor.

Nutrition

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