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Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins

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These Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins are moist, naturally sweet, and packed with protein and fiber thanks to wholesome ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and cottage cheese. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes—and a healthy treat the whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1½ cups mashed overripe bananas (about 4 medium)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (2%)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup milk (2%)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, flaxseed, baking powder, salt, and nuts (if using).
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas, then add cottage cheese, brown sugar, milk, olive oil, and vanilla. Whisk until mostly smooth.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
  • Cottage cheese blends in seamlessly for moisture and protein.
  • Add chocolate chips or blueberries for extra flavor.
  • Swap with dairy-free yogurt and almond milk for a dairy-free version.
  • Freeze muffins and reheat in microwave for convenience.

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