Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins: The Moist, Healthy Bake You Need to Try

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mash bananas and blend cottage cheese until smooth.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, and honey.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.

7. 7

   Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool on a wire rack before serving.