Description
Delightful muffins bursting with tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple, perfect for brunch or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Combine cottage cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shredded coconut, and crushed pineapple in another bowl.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill the muffin tin with the batter, about 3/4 full, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Add citrus zest, nuts, spices, or substitute fruits for variations. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg