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Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins

Soft, fluffy, and packed with warm fall flavor, these Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins are high in protein (no powder required!), low in sugar, and perfect for meal prep, breakfast, or post-workout snacking.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup oat flour (or almond flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or pumpkin seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with liners or lightly grease.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add the dry ingredients: Stir in oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
  4. Portion the batter: Divide the batter evenly into 10–12 muffin cups. The batter will be thick.
  5. Top if desired: Sprinkle with chopped nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are set.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For smoother texture, blend the batter in a blender or food processor.
  • Don’t overmix—the batter should be thick and just combined.
  • Oat flour can be made by blending rolled oats until fine.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer for a quick protein boost any time.
  • Great with almond butter or yogurt for extra protein.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: protein muffins, pumpkin spice, cottage cheese, high protein snack, gluten free baking