Strawberry Protein Muffins for Guilt-Free Snack Bliss

Enjoy delightful Strawberry Protein Muffins, a guilt-free snack packed with flavor and nutrition.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 muffins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 85

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Muffin Base

1 cup Cottage Cheese 2% or 4% milkfat variety enhances flavor and texture.
2 Eggs Bind the ingredients together.
1.5 cups Almond Flour Low-carb base.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness and flavor.
1 teaspoon Baking Powder Provides leavening.
0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth.

Fruity Goodness

1 cup Strawberries Fresh or thawed frozen, dried properly.

Optional Sweetener

Sweetener Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

Muffin Tin
Mixing bowls
Whisk

Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
Whisk together two eggs and 1 cup of cottage cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
Stir in 1.5 cups of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix well.
Fold in 1 cup of diced fresh strawberries gently into the batter.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal texture, blend cottage cheese until smooth and ensure strawberries are dry. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for a week.

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