Description

These Coconut and Pineapple Cottage Cheese Muffins are a tropical twist on classic muffins! They’re soft, moist, and packed with the goodness of cottage cheese, making them extra tender and protein-rich. Perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even dessert, these muffins bring a taste of the tropics to your kitchen.

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Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
¾ cup cottage cheese
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
½ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with coconut oil.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, mix cottage cheese, pineapple, shredded coconut, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, vanilla, egg, and milk until well combined.

Step 4: Make the Batter

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Don’t overmix!

Step 5: Fill the Muffin Cups

Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full.
Sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top for a golden, toasty finish.

Step 6: Bake the Muffins

Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool and Enjoy

Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

Drain the Pineapple Well: Too much liquid can make the muffins dense.
Use Full-Fat Cottage Cheese: For the creamiest texture.
Don’t Overmix: Stir just until combined for light, fluffy muffins.
Toast the Coconut: For extra flavor, toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the batter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cuisine: American