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Cottage Cheese Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

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These Cottage Cheese Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor, perfect for springtime breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat. They combine creamy cottage cheese with zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds for a refreshing and moist muffin experience.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Muffins:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (Good Culture Low Fat 2%)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp lemon extract
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (can substitute coconut oil or any neutral oil)
  • ¼ cup milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (can substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or oat flour)
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, lemon extract, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and milk until well incorporated.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and coconut sugar thoroughly.
  4. Blend Batter: Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Prepare Glaze: While the muffins bake, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
  8. Cool and Glaze: Allow the muffins to cool completely before drizzling the lemon glaze over them for a sweet, tangy finish.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until combined to avoid dense muffins.
  • Lemon extract enhances the citrus flavor, but if unavailable, increase lemon zest for similar impact.
  • The glaze is optional but adds a delicious sweet and tangy touch; omit it for a simpler snack.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/cottage-cheese-lemon-poppy-seed-muffins-recipe/