Description

These Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins are the perfect high-protein breakfast or snack, packed with flavorful ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and ground meat, along with a mix of fresh veggies. Ideal for meal prep, they are nutritious, filling, and versatile—great for a quick breakfast or a healthy on-the-go option. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb, gluten-free, or dairy-free version, this recipe offers easy substitutions. Bake these savory muffins in just 30 minutes and enjoy a tasty, convenient, and protein-rich meal!

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken (or turkey, sausage, or any sausage of your choice, with casing removed)

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp ground fennel seeds, toasted

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

¼ tsp crushed pepper flakes

4 eggs

¼ cup milk (soy or dairy)

1 cup 2% cottage cheese (lactose-free if preferred)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1.5 cups oat flour (or almond flour, or AP or whole wheat flour)

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

3 cups chopped vegetables (broccoli, spinach, etc.)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cavity muffin tray or line it with silicone muffin liners.
In a skillet, cook the ground meat with garlic powder, onion powder, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, and crushed pepper flakes for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Add the chopped vegetables and cook for an additional 1 minute.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, olive oil, and maple syrup. Add baking powder and salt, and mix well.
Stir in the oat flour and combine until smooth.
Add the cooked meat and vegetable mixture, then fold in the grated Parmesan and shredded cheddar cheese.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cavities, about 4 heaping tablespoons per muffin.
Bake for 23-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool before storing.

Notes

Vegetarian option: Skip the meat and add more vegetables or plant-based proteins like tofu.
Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free milk and cheese.
Gluten-free option: Replace oat flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.