Description
These Coconut and Pineapple Cottage Cheese Muffins are the perfect combination of tropical flavors and high-protein goodness. With creamy cottage cheese, juicy pineapple, and shredded coconut, these muffins are incredibly moist, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients. They make a great breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar or preferred sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
Mix the Wet Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, honey or maple syrup, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir until well blended.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine and Mix – Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Fill the Muffin Tin – Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake – Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Serve – Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for a more natural sweetness.
- Swap all-purpose flour for whole wheat or gluten-free flour for dietary preferences.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze muffins for up to 2 months and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American