Description
These Coconut and Pineapple Cottage Cheese Muffins are a tropical twist on a healthy breakfast or snack. Packed with protein from cottage cheese, sweet pineapple, and shredded coconut, they are moist, fluffy, and perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla. Ideal for meal prep or a quick grab-and-go treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd, 2% or full-fat)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Fold the crushed pineapple into the wet mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to the batter.
- If using canned pineapple, ensure it is well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- These muffins freeze well—wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg