Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, sugar, and oil until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add a drizzle of honey on top after baking.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg