Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins: Easy Cottage Cheese Delight
Delicious cherry chocolate chip muffins made with cottage cheese for a moist texture and rich flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add the eggs and stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using almond extract.
- Use fresh or frozen cherries based on availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins