These Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. Blended cottage cheese makes them extra soft and fluffy.
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Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins bring a lighter twist to a classic bakery favorite. Blended cottage cheese melts smoothly into the batter, adding richness and moisture without distracting from the blueberry flavor. Maple syrup and coconut sugar create a warm, balanced sweetness in the muffins.
A short batter rest and a high starting oven temperature help create rounded muffin tops and a soft interior. The result is a muffin that feels special enough for a weekend bake yet simple enough for everyday.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost
- Unbleached organic all-purpose flour forms the structure of the muffins and keeps the crumb sturdy yet soft. A one-to-one gluten-free baking flour can be used if needed, though the texture may be slightly more delicate.
- Baking soda provides lift and works with the natural acidity in the maple syrup and cottage cheese. Baking powder is not recommended here, since it will change the rise and spread.
- Salt brings out the overall flavor and keeps the sweetness from feeling flat. Fine sea salt works well.
- Cinnamon adds warmth to the muffins. Nutmeg or cardamom can be swapped in small amounts for a different spice note.
- Fresh blueberries give bursts of juiciness throughout the muffins. Frozen blueberries work too, though they should be folded in straight from the freezer to prevent bleeding.
- Cottage cheese, blended until smooth, blending removes the curds, creating a creamy base. You can also use ricotta, just make sure you blend it until it’s smooth.
- Pure maple syrup brings a rounded sweetness and moisture. Honey can be used, though it will create a slightly deeper flavor.
- Coconut sugar adds gentle caramel notes and helps with browning. Light brown sugar can be used as a substitute if needed.
- Eggs, at room temperature, bind the batter and help create a smooth texture. Cold eggs can cause the batter to thicken unevenly.
- Vanilla rounds everything out. Vanilla bean paste can be used for a more intense vanilla presence.
How To Make Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
The batter comes together in two bowls, rests briefly, and bakes at a high temperature before finishing at a lower temperature to create tall, bakery-style muffins with a soft center.
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line two muffin tins with six paper liners each. Space them out (every other hole) to help the heat circulate evenly. Lightly grease the liners.
- Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 cup blueberries.
- Wet Mix: In the bowl of an electric mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), combine the ½ cup blended cottage cheese, ½ cup maple syrup, ¾ cup coconut sugar, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix until fully blended.
- Combine and Rest: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Fold them together just until combined. Stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears. Let the batter rest in the bowl for 10 minutes.
- Fill: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. You can fill them nearly to the top to encourage a domed shape.
- Bake: Place the pans in the oven. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes. Keep the muffins in the oven and reduce the temperature to 350°F. Continue baking for 10 more minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Cool: Transfer the muffins to a cooling rack. Let them cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Top Recipe Tips
- Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly so the batter stays smooth and evenly mixed.
- Resting the batter is key to a better rise and more defined muffin tops.
- Spacing the muffins across two pans allows hot air to circulate, helping them bake evenly.
High Altitude Baking Adjustments
At elevations above 5,000 feet, reduce the baking soda to ¾ teaspoon, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional maple syrup or milk, and check the muffins a few minutes early during the second baking stage.
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Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
Recipe Cost 8.18 Serving Cost 0.45
Recipe Cost $ 8.18 Serving Cost $ 0.45Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached organic all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line two muffin tins with six paper liners each, spacing them out between the pans. Lightly grease the liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and blueberries.2 cups unbleached organic all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup fresh blueberries
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until fully blended.½ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup pure maple syrup, ¾ cup coconut sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold just until combined. Do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling nearly to the top for domed muffins. To make these truly bakery-style, sprinkle a little extra coconut sugar on top before baking (optional).
- Bake at 425℉ for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 10 more minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the muffins to a cooling rack and let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage & Freezing
- Counter: Store completely cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: These last up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Freezer: Wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. They will keep for 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes, do this to avoid lumps in the batter.
This is the trick to get that professional-looking dome shape on top of the muffins. The high heat helps the muffins rise quickly, and then you turn the heat down to finish baking.
Yes, you can. However, they will bake faster, so you will want to check them for doneness earlier than you would for regular-sized muffins.
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