Cottage Cheese Snicker-doodle Muffins

Cottage Cheese Snickerdoodle Muffins are a high-protein twist on the classic cinnamon-sugar treat. These muffins combine the rich, creamy texture of cottage cheese with warm spices to create a satisfying snack or breakfast option. With added protein and a soft, moist crumb, they make a great alternative to traditional muffins while keeping the comforting flavors of a snickerdoodle cookie.

Perfect for meal prep or a quick grab-and-go bite, these muffins are a delicious way to fuel your day!

Snicker Doodle Muffins 

• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted. may sub any other oil or butter)

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar (may sub cane sugar or monk fruit sweetener)

• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

• 1 cup plain whole milk cottage cheese

• 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt

• 2 eggs

• 1.5 cups all purpose flour (can sub gluten free flour blend)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Topping:

• 1/4 cup coconut sugar

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tbsp all purpose flour

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Combine The Ingredients

   Add the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, yogurt, vanilla, milk, and eggs to a large bowl and whisk well to combine. Add the cottage cheese, then introduce the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon into the bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold until incorporated.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray muffin tins.

3. Make The Topping

   Place the coconut sugar, applesauce, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl and mix to combine.

4. Bake

   Use a double cookie scoop to add the batter to the prepared pan and crumble the topping over the muffins. Bake your snickerdoodle muffins recipe for 23-25 minutes. Let them cool slightly and enjoy!

5. Makes 12 muffins. Serving size 2 muffins.

   
   

Notes:

• Mix very gently: You’ll notice on the recipe card that I indicate to fold the ingredients together until just combined. Overmixing can lead to dense and tough results as you run the risk of overdeveloping the gluten in the flour. Use a gentle hand.

• Press the topping into the tops of the muffins ever so slightly before popping them in the oven. It will help it stay in place while they bake and rise.

• Cool completely: Be sure to let your snickerdoodle muffins cool completely before you remove them from the liners. They won’t stick as much!