Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins with Chocolate Chips~

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins, with approximate WW (Weight Watchers) points included per muffin based on commonly used ingredients. 🍫🧁

🧁 Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins with Chocolate Chips

🧾 Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins):

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

• 4 large eggs

• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)

• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

• 1/2 cup coconut flour

• 3/4 cup granulated sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit blend)

• 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional, like Lily’s)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Prep the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or silicone cups.

Step 2: Mix the Batter

In a large mixing bowl (or blender/food processor), combine:

• Cottage cheese

• Eggs

• Protein powder

• Cocoa powder

• Coconut oil

• Coconut flour

• Sweetener

Blend or stir well until smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Fill Muffin Cups

Spoon the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups (about ¾ full each).
Top with chocolate chips, if using.

Step 4: Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

🍴 Nutrition & WW Points (Estimated Per Muffin):

✅ Use fat-free cottage cheese & egg whites to lower points further.
✅ Skip chocolate chips for 0–2 points versions.

📝 Tips:

• Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.

• Great for post-workout or on-the-go breakfasts.

• You can swap coconut oil with unsweetened applesauce to reduce fat/points.