🍂 Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins

Cozy, High Protein and Naturally Sweetened

Nutrition (per muffin, makes 6):

Approx. 170 kcal | 10g protein | 9g fat | 5g net carbs

✅ Gluten free

✅ Refined sugar free

Ingredients

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée

2 large eggs

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup almond flour

1/4 cup oat flour (or more almond flour for lower carbs)

1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder (optional for extra protein)

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or lightly grease a muffin tin for 6 muffins.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, pumpkin, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, protein powder, spices, baking powder and salt.

4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Divide the batter evenly into the 6 muffin cups.

6. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the tin.

Rebel Tip

✨ These muffins taste even better the next day. Store in the fridge and reheat for a warm, protein packed breakfast. Top with almond butter or Greek yogurt for an extra boost.