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Espresso Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins

  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins are a protein-packed twist on classic muffins. Made with creamy cottage cheese, bold espresso, and sweet chocolate chips, they’re moist, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or a midday snack. The combination of coffee and chocolate gives them a mocha-like flavor while the cottage cheese keeps them tender and satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil or melted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, milk, coconut oil, sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use dark chocolate chips for a richer mocha flavor.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese if preferred.
  • Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: espresso muffins, cottage cheese muffins, chocolate chip protein muffins, mocha breakfast muffin, healthy high protein muffin

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