Dietary cottage cheese and pumpkin muffins

12 servings

70 minutes

Dietary cottage cheese-pumpkin muffins are a delicate, aromatic treat that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin, the softness of cottage cheese, and pleasant spicy notes of cinnamon and vanillin. This recipe is rooted in the traditions of healthy eating in America, where natural ingredients and alternative sugar substitutes are actively used. The muffins turn out airy and juicy, with raisins adding a light fruity sweetness. They are perfect for breakfast or a light snack, especially for those who watch their diet and appreciate healthy desserts. The use of oat and corn flour gives the muffins a soft texture and special flavor, while their low calorie content makes them an excellent choice for a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy your meal!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 102.6
• Proteins: 8.5g
• Fats: 3.4g
• Carbohydrates: 10.6g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 400 g
• Pumpkin: 350 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Oat flakes: 50 g
• Corn flour: 2 tbsp
• Raisin: 50 g
• Natural yoghurt: 80 g
• Ground cinnamon: 2 tsp
• Stevia extract: 2 tbsp
• Sugar substitute in tablets: 6 pc
• Vanillin: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Grind the oatmeal into flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oat flakes: 50 g

2. Pour boiling water over the raisins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 50 g

3. Grate the pumpkin on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 350 g

4. Mix the dry ingredients (oat flour and corn flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanillin).

   Required ingredients:

   • Oat flakes: 50 g
   • Corn flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
   • Vanillin:  pinch

5. Mash the cottage cheese with eggs, chopped pumpkin, yogurt, stevia, and crushed sugar substitute tablets; for better uniformity, you can mix with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 400 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Pumpkin: 350 g
   • Natural yoghurt: 80 g
   • Stevia extract: 2 tablespoons
   • Sugar substitute in tablets: 6 pieces

6. Add the dry mixture to the cottage cheese, mixing thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oat flakes: 50 g
   • Corn flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
   • Vanillin:  pinch

7. Add raisins and mix everything well until a uniform mass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 50 g

8. Grease the muffin molds with a little olive oil, fill them with batter up to 2/3 full.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 400 g
   • Pumpkin: 350 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

9. If desired, you can sprinkle raw muffins with muesli or crushed nuts on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanillin:  pinch

10. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 minutes until golden brown, check readiness with a toothpick (insert into the cake - it should come out dry)

11. The muffins turn out very tender and should be removed from the molds when completely cooled.