Moist and Delicious Muffins for On-the-Go
When it comes to packing a healthy lunch, it’s essential to have snacks that are both nutritious and convenient. These moist and delicious muffins fit the bill perfectly. Made with cottage cheese instead of oil or shortening, they’re a great alternative to traditional muffin recipes.
The Perfect Combination
The combination of ripe bananas and cottage cheese creates a unique flavor profile that’s perfect for potlucks or events where you need to make ahead. Plus, they’re easy to grab and go, making them an excellent choice for school or work lunches.
Easy to Make
With a total preparation and cooking time of just 30 minutes, these muffins are quick and easy to whip up. The active time is only 15 minutes, leaving you plenty of time to attend to other tasks while they bake.
Ingredients
To make these delicious muffins, you’ll need:
- 4 ripe bananas
- 3 large eggs
- 3 TBSP. melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 2 1/3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-purpose Flour
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
To get started, puree the peeled bananas in a blender until smooth. Next, whip together the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the cottage cheese to the banana mixture and whip until smooth. Then, add the cottage cheese mixture to the creamed eggs and sugar mixture, stirring well to combine.
Dry Ingredients
In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Stir the vanilla into the banana/sugar mixture, then add the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients, stirring until lumps are gone.
Baking
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Spoon the mixture into greased muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for approximately 18 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool for three minutes before turning out of the tins and serving.
These moist and delicious muffins are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick breakfast on-the-go or a healthy snack to pack in your lunch. Give them a try today!
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