High Protein Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins (Gluten Free + Vegan!)
Introduction
Looking for a snack that’s as nourishing as it is delicious? These High Protein Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins (Gluten Free + Vegan!) bring bold fall flavors together with a powerhouse of plant-based protein. Moist, tender, and perfectly spiced, they make a wholesome breakfast, energizing snack, or post-workout bite. With the added goodness of cottage cheese and pumpkin, these muffins are sure to become a regular staple in your kitchen.
Why You’ll Love These Muffins
These muffins strike the ultimate balance: high in protein, naturally gluten free, and tailored for a vegan lifestyle! The pumpkin adds moisture and fiber, while vegan cottage cheese brings a creamy texture and rich protein content—making these treats satisfying and crave-worthy. Plus, their one-bowl prep means less mess and more simplicity for busy days.
Your Key Ingredients for Nourishment and Flavor
The star players in this recipe—pure pumpkin purée and plant-based cottage cheese—offer flavor, creaminess, and a major protein boost. Add gluten free oat flour and a blend of warming spices for that classic pumpkin muffin experience. Sweetened naturally and free from refined flours, these muffins welcome everyone to the table, regardless of allergies or dietary preferences.
How To Make High Protein Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins
Mixing up these muffins is a breeze. You’ll mash vegan cottage cheese until creamy, whisk it with pumpkin, almond milk, and your choice of natural sweetener, then fold in the dry ingredients. The batter bakes up fluffy and golden—ideal for meal prep or grabbing on the go.
Serving Suggestions
These muffins shine as a stand-alone snack, but consider slicing them and spreading with almond butter, or pairing with a warm chai latte for the coziest treat. For added crunch, sprinkle pumpkin seeds or chopped pecans over the batter before baking. They keep moist and tender for days, making them a smart batch prep option!
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields 12 muffins. Each muffin packs roughly 8 grams of protein, is high in fiber, and comes in at around 120-140 calories (depending on sweeteners and mix-ins). They’re a low sugar, high value addition to any meal plan!
Recap: Wholesome High Protein Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Muffins
By blending plant-based cottage cheese, real pumpkin, gluten free flour, and warm spices, these muffins deliver on both nutrition and taste. They’re perfect for busy weeks, meal prep, and sharing—all while being totally vegan and gluten free.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tray with liners or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with water. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken (“flax egg”).
- In a large mixing bowl, mash vegan cottage cheese until creamy. Add pumpkin purée, maple syrup, almond milk, flax egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
- Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups (they should be nearly full). Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds if desired.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Weekly Meal Planning
These muffins are an ideal candidate for weekly meal prep—make a batch on Sunday and enjoy portable, protein-packed breakfasts or snacks all week long. Save and schedule this recipe to organize your week and generate shopping lists that sum up everything you’ll need, eliminating duplicate items and forgotten ingredients.
Planning Benefits:
– Instantly calculates ingredient totals for all your planned recipes
– Groups groceries by store section to save time
– Makes prep and shopping ultra efficient
Pro tip: When planning a week’s worth of meals, schedule this recipe along with others to see overlapping ingredients—maximizing your grocery efficiency and reducing food waste. These muffins will fit seamlessly into your weekly lineup!
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
