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Gluten-Free, Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Muffins

The Best Cottage Cheese Muffins – Perfect for Breakfast or Snacks

These gluten-free, low-carb cottage cheese muffins are the perfect high-protein snack or breakfast! Made with almond flour and cottage cheese, they’re moist, fluffy, and naturally nutritious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, dressing, Snack
Cuisine American, Eastern Europe
Servings 6 muffins
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 muffin baking tray

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup blueberries or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tray with muffin liners or grease lightly.
  • In a blender or mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
    Add almond flour, baking powder, sweetener (if using), and vanilla extract.
    Stir until fully combined.
  • Gently mix in blueberries or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
    Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
    Let muffins cool for a few minutes before serving.
    Enjoy them warm or store for an easy grab-and-go snack!

Notes

💡 Nutritional values may vary slightly based on the exact ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gCalcium: 80mg
Keyword almond flour, cottage cheese, gluten-free, guilt-free, healthy, healthy breakfast, high protein, low-carb, nuts
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