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Coconut and Pineapple Cottage Cheese Muffins: A Tropical Delight

coconut and pineapple cottage cheese muffins
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These Coconut and Pineapple Cottage Cheese Muffins bring tropical flavors to your kitchen, offering a sweet and refreshing treat! The combination of cottage cheese, coconut, and pineapple makes these muffins moist, protein-rich, and naturally sweetened without excessive sugar. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Optional Add-ins:

  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds for extra fiber

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with coconut oil.

2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla until smooth.

3️⃣ Combine dry ingredients:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut.

4️⃣ Combine wet & dry mixtures:

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.

5️⃣ Fill muffin cups:

  • Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

6️⃣ Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7️⃣ Cool & serve:

  • Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

✔ Drain pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
✔ For fluffier muffins, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking.
✔ Substitute all-purpose flour if whole wheat is too dense.
✔ Add a sprinkle of coconut flakes on top before baking for extra crunch.

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