Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins
These muffins are moist and packed with flavor thanks to tangy lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners.
- Mix the cottage cheese, milk, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter and use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.