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Go for something nutritious and delicious with these Healthy Cottage Cheese Blender Muffins. Made with maple syrup, rolled oats, cottage cheese, and bananas, they’re a nutrient-packed treat!

Easy and delicious cottage cheese banana muffins
What is it about muffins that makes them so good? Is it the fact that they’re basically breakfast cupcakes? Or that they’re so easy to make? Maybe it’s that you can add so many different ingredients to them! Or, that they’re always perfectly moist.
No matter what you love about muffins, rest assured that these healthy cottage cheese blender muffins have it all. They’re sweet and satisfying, delicious, and nutrient-dense! They make the perfect breakfast or snack.
Ingredients in healthy cottage cheese blender muffins
If you’ve never tried the banana and maple syrup combination, you’re in for an absolute delight with these muffins. They’re also made without flour and with rolled oats instead! Below is everything you need to whip them up.
- Banana: Start with 1 banana. For best results (and flavor!), be sure to use a ripe banana.
- Rolled oats: Next, 2 cups of rolled oats will thicken up the muffins.
- Cottage cheese: 1/2 cup of cottage cheese compliments the texture and flavor of these muffins.
- Almond milk: Make them nice and fluffy with 1/2 cup of almond milk.
- Eggs: Throw in 2 eggs for texture and flavor.
- Maple syrup: Then, sweeten things up with 1/3 cup of maple syrup. This is a wonderful all natural sweetener!
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp of vanilla extract makes a huge difference in these muffins โ don’t omit this!
- Baking powder: 1 tsp of baking powder helps the muffins rise.
- Baking soda: Follow the powder with 1/2 tsp of baking soda.
- Cinnamon: Contribute to the flavor with 1 tsp of cinnamon.
- Salt: Salt is a must! Use 1/2 tsp.
- Chocolate chips: Last but not least, finish off these muffins with 1 cup of chocolate chips. If preferred, save extra for sprinkling on top!
Tools used to make these banana blender muffins
These cottage cheese muffins keep things pretty simple. The only required tools are a blender, muffin tin, nonstick spray, and a stirring utensil! No mixing bowls or hand mixers required.
To measure ingredients, you will need 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup sized measuring cups.
How to make muffins with cottage cheese
Ready to get started? Once complete, this recipe yields 12 muffins. Prep time should take around 10 minutes, with total time taking around 30.
First, preheat the oven to 350ยฐF and grease a muffin pan with nonstick spray. Optionally use paper liners as well.
In a high powered blender, add the ingredients as listed, stopping before the chocolate chips.
Then, blend until the ingredients are completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken, and then stir in the chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly amongst the muffin cups. Top with a few more chocolate chips.
Bake for 20 minutes and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Storing leftovers
These delicious muffins are easy to store, as they can be stored at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer!
To store in any location, transfer to an airtight container with a securely sealed lid to lock in moisture and prevent the muffins from getting too dry. If storing at room temperature, enjoy within 3-4 days. If refrigerating, that time extends to about 5-6 days, and if freezing, enjoy within 1 month.
Let thaw and warm in the microwave prior to enjoying the muffins from the freezer.
Recipe Tips
What mixes well with cottage cheese?
Baking ingredients, of course! When mixed with ingredients like rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, and banana, cottage cheese works to create a wonderfully fluffy cake! The flavor is also enhanced, making an absolutely mouth watering batch of muffins.
Are muffins healthy?
That depends on many things! However, these muffins are very nutrient rich. By loading them up with banana, rolled oats, cottage cheese, and maple syrup, we’re enjoying muffins filled with potassium, protein, fiber, zinc, iron, and more.
What is cottage cheese best for?
Cottage cheese is best known for being a very versatile food. It can be eaten alone, with toppings, cooked into recipes, or even baked into muffins!
Can I add anything else to cottage cheese muffins?
Cottage cheese muffins taste fabulous as they are, but if you want to add extra flavor, you can do so with fruit! Load up your muffins with anything from fresh blueberries and diced strawberries or raspberries to dried bananas or apples!
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
Cottage cheese is a protein powerhouse. It’s great for sneaking into recipes to make them extra nutrient-rich and filling! If you liked this recipe, try these Cottage Cheese Blueberry Pancakes! And for some more delicious breakfast ideas, try any of the favorites listed below.
- Sausage French Toast Casserole
- Apple Crumble Oatmeal Muffins
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
- Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole
Recipe by Erin Antoniak and Photos by Bake and Bacon
Healthy Cottage Cheese Blender Muffins
Go for something nutritious and delicious with these Healthy Cottage Cheese Blender Muffins. Made with maple syrup, rolled oats, cottage cheese, and bananas, they’re a nutrient-packed treat!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips, with more for sprinkling on top.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- In a high powered blender, add ingredients as listed, stopping before chocolate chips.
- Blend until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed and adding more milk if too thick.
- Let batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken up. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly amongst muffin pans. Top with a few more chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Megan says
Have made these so many times!! So quick and easy – added a scoop of vanilla protein for more protein and turned out great!
Erin says
Hi Megan, so happy you loved them and made them your own!!
SUSAN SHERWIN says
CAN YOU USE QUICK OATS?
Erin says
Hi Susan, yes, that works. Let me know how your muffins come out!!
Kelli says
So simple and delicious! The perfect afternoon snack.
Erin says
Hi Kelli, so happy you loved them!! ๐
Stacey says
Love these! I found your recipe while searching for something healthier than little bites for my kids. I use mini muffin pan with mini chocolate chips. They freeze so well and we all love them.
Erin says
Hi Stacey, so happy you love them and great idea! ๐
Sydney says
So good. Love a quick, high protein snack thatโs homemade and something I truly enjoy eating! I used Kodiak brand protein oats in place and 2% fairlife milk for even more protein. Delicious and nutritious ๐
Erin says
Hi Sydney, so happy you loved them so much and great idea!
Amy C. says
Can a Premier protein shake be used in place of the almond milk? What about all natural honey in place of the maple syrup? (We have our own bees & hives ๐)
Erin says
Hi Amy, yep, those subs should work! Let me know how your muffins come out!!
Laura says
Wow! These are good. Not too sweet, and no gluten. I am sold!! I am not gluten sensitive, but I am trying to eat clean. And cottage cheese is a new staple in almost all my recipes. These are fluffy, but dense enough to feel like a good muffin should. Easy to blend, pour, and bake. A perfect combination! Well done!
Erin says
Hi Laura, so happy you loved them so much!! ๐
Paige says
These muffins are my favorite for breakfast! Iโve been making them the past several months, and I love the taste, texture, and that theyโre actually filling + fueling. Plus, theyโre incredibly easy to make and to have on the go!
Also, huge congrats on your happy news!! โบ๏ธ
Erin says
Hi Paige, so happy you love them so much and thank you!!!!!!!!!! ๐
Jennings says
These muffins are so easy to make and a great breakfast to make on a Sunday and have for the week!
Erin says
Hi Jennings, so glad you loved them!!
Amanda says
Love them! Thanks for sharing!
Erin says
Hi Amanda, so happy you enjoyed them! ๐
Erin says
I used blueberries instead of chocolate chips. The muffins came out really good! Quick, easy, and nourishing.
Erin says
Hi Erin, so happy you loved them and made them your own! ๐
Victoria says
Yummy recipe that came together easily & the whole family loved!
Erin says
Hi Victoria, so happy everyone enjoyed them! ๐
Amber says
Iโm making these this weekend but I was wondering what I could exchange the maple syrup for? I usually use a allulose monk fruit blend. Iโd love your thoughts!
Erin says
Hi Amber, you could sub in honey. That would be my only recommended sub! Let me know how your muffins come out!
Jen says
These are so good. Easy to make and tasty. Perfect breakfast option for the kids. I didn’t have cottage cheese, but it worked perfectly with greek yogurt. Will be making these on repeat.
Erin says
Hi Jen, so happy everyone loved them and you made them your own!!
Kelli says
So delicious and easy! Made them for breakfast for the week!
Erin says
Hi Kelli, so happy you loved them!! ๐
Nicole Chaney says
Love these, curious if anyone has any ideas what you could swap the cottage cheese for to make them non dairy?
Erin says
Hi Nicole, so happy you loved the muffins and non dairy yogurt would work great! Let me know how they come out with the sub!
Alyssa A says
These turned out well! I used oat milk because itโs what I had. All 3 of my boys (5, 3, and 1) enjoyed them, which is great because Iโve been looking for other snack options for them. Thanks!
Erin says
Hi Alyssa, so happy everyone loved the muffins! Thanks for sharing! ๐
Suzanne Bessler says
We all love them, thank you
Erin says
Hi Suzanne, so glad you enjoyed them!! ๐
Molly says
These are pretty decent. A nice little snack to have during the day or as part of breakfast!
Erin says
Hi Molly, so glad you love them!! ๐