Coconut Pineapple Cottage Muffins (Print)

Soft muffins blending pineapple, coconut, and cottage cheese for a light, sunny snack or breakfast option.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
08 - 3/4 cup cottage cheese
09 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend cottage cheese, drained crushed pineapple, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Distribute the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Place the muffin tin on the center rack and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin emerges clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples and easy to find fresh ingredients
  • Super moist with less butter or oil than usual muffins
  • Packed with fiber and protein for all day energy
  • Simple enough for beginners but impressive enough for guests
02 -
  • High protein from cottage cheese keeps you full much longer
  • No refined sugar when using honey or maple syrup as your sweetener
  • Freezes perfectly for make ahead meal prep
03 -
  • Always drain your pineapple well or you will end up with soggy muffins
  • For the moistest crumb use whole milk cottage cheese
  • Toast coconut flakes in a dry pan for two minutes before adding for extra depth of flavor
  • Room temperature eggs help the batter combine easily and give the tallest muffin tops

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