Description
A rich and moist chocolate muffin made with cottage cheese for added protein.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into muffin tins lined with paper liners.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Can substitute chocolate chips with nuts if desired.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg