Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins
150kcal
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup cottage cheese creamy base
- 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the batter
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil keeps muffins tender
- 2 large eggs acts as a binder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavors
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest infuses vibrant flavor
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice adds acidity
For the Dry Mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour base of the muffins
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds adds crunch and flavor
- 1 tablespoon baking powder helps muffins rise
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda works with baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
Method
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin with liners or grease.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin tin cups about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are golden.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Nutrition
Serving1muffinCalories150kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein4gFat6gSaturated Fat1gCholesterol30mgSodium200mgPotassium100mgFiber1gSugar8gVitamin A250IUVitamin C2mgCalcium70mgIron0.5mg