High-Protein • Creamy • Flavorful
These little bites are naturally sweetened, soft, and loaded with protein thanks to cottage cheese + eggs + protein powder. Cinnamon and vanilla give them a cozy morning flavor.
📊 Macros (per 1 bite, makes 12 bites)
- Calories: 90–110
- Protein: 8–10g
- Carbs: 3–4g net
- Fat: 4–5g
🧾 Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (optional for smoother texture)
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup oats (optional: use oat flour for smoother bites)
- 2 tbsp vanilla or unflavored whey protein (optional but boosts protein)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Sweetener & Extras
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit
- Optional: 2–3 tbsp raisins, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate chips
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin pan or regular muffin pan with liners or spray with nonstick spray. - Blend wet ingredients
In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, and almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. - Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk oats (or oat flour), protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. - Combine
Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Sweeten with maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit. Add optional extras like raisins or nuts. - Fill the muffin pan
Spoon mixture into 12 mini muffin cups (or 6–8 regular muffins). Smooth tops with a spoon. - Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes for mini muffins, 25–30 minutes for regular muffins, until golden and firm to touch. - Cool & serve
Let cool 5–10 minutes. Remove from pan and store in an airtight container.
💪 High-Protein Tips
- Use cottage cheese + whey protein for maximum protein per bite
- Use oat flour to reduce carbs slightly and make bites smoother
- Greek yogurt can replace cottage cheese for a different texture
🔁 Variations
- Apple Cinnamon: fold in ½ cup grated apple
- Pumpkin Spice: add ¼ cup pumpkin puree + pumpkin pie spice
- Chocolate Chip: fold in 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- Nutty: top with chopped almonds or walnuts before baking
