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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 150
These nutritious muffins combine the creaminess of cottage cheese with the warmth of pumpkin spice, perfect for a protein-packed snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (melted and cooled slightly)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour (super-fine, blanched)
  • ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • ½ cup sweetener of choice (erythritol, monk fruit, or coconut sugar)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin.
  • Blend cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin purée, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Mix in almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and pumpkin spice until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high protein, Muffins, pumpkin