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Freshly baked Mediterranean mini muffins with feta cheese, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted red peppers on a white marble surface.

Cottage Cheese Mini Muffins

cottage cheese mini muffins are a delicious and easy snack or breakfast option! Packed with protein and made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and gluten-free flour, they’re soft, savory, and totally customizable with your favorite herbs or veggies. Perfect for any time of day!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 muffins
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour if preferred
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  • Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
  • Add the Mediterranean Ingredients:
    Stir in the crumbled feta, sliced black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted red peppers into the wet mixture.
  • Mix Together:
    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
  • Spoon into Muffin Tin:
    Divide the muffin batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  • Bake:
    Bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool & Serve:
    Let the muffins cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley.

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Notes

Notes for Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Muffins:
  1. Flour Substitution: Swap the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free flour blend. For the best texture, choose a blend that includes a mix of rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour.
  2. Baking Powder: Double-check that your baking powder is labeled gluten-free to avoid any cross-contamination.
  3. Binding Agent: If your gluten-free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, add 1/4 teaspoon to help hold the muffins together and improve texture.
  4. Flavor Enhancements: Add diced veggies (like spinach or bell peppers), fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme), or gluten-free shredded cheese to customize the muffins to your taste.
  5. Alternative Flour Options: For a slightly nutty flavor, try almond flour, or go for rice flour if you prefer a lighter texture.
Keyword cottage cheese muffins, savory muffins