Cottage Cheese Savory Breakfast Muffins

 

Ingredients (Makes 8–10 muffins)

Base ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan)
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional add-ins (choose 1–3)

• ¼ cup finely chopped bell peppers
• ¼ cup chopped spinach or kale
• 2 tbsp green onions
• ¼ cup cooked mushrooms
• ¼ tsp garlic powder or paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
   Grease or line a muffin tin.
2. Blend wet ingredients
   In a blender or food processor, blend:
   • Cottage cheese
   • Eggs
     until smooth.
3. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, whisk together:
   • Oat flour
   • Baking powder
   • Baking soda
   • Salt & pepper
4. Combine
   Pour blended mixture into dry ingredients.
   Stir until just combined.
5. Fold in add-ins
   Add shredded cheese and veggies.
6. Bake
   Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
   Bake for 20–25 minutes until set and lightly golden.
7. Cool
   Let cool 5–10 minutes before removing.