Dietary curd-chocolate muffins
6 servings
45 minutes
Dietary cottage cheese-chocolate muffins are a delicate and airy treat designed for those who appreciate flavor without compromising their figure. Their history traces back to traditional Russian cuisine, where cottage cheese has always been the base of many desserts. Combined with cocoa powder, natural yogurt, and vanillin, these muffins acquire a subtle chocolate flavor with a pleasant tartness from lemon juice. Topped with muesli, they gain a crunchy texture that complements the softness of the dough. These muffins are perfect for a light breakfast or healthy snack, providing a feeling of fullness and satisfaction without extra calories. They can be served with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee, enjoying every bite of this healthy treat.
1
Mash the cottage cheese with a fork.
- Soft curd cheese: 200 g
2
Add one egg and two egg whites to the cottage cheese.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Egg white: 2 pieces
3
Add vanillin and stevia, mix thoroughly with a mixer.
- Vanillin: pinch
- Stevia extract: 2 tablespoons
4
Add flour, cocoa, and baking powder, and mix again with a mixer.
- Cornmeal: 40 g
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
5
Squeeze some lemon juice and yogurt, then mix again.
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 2 tablespoons
6
Evenly grease the muffin molds with a small amount of olive oil.
- Olive oil: 0.5 teaspoon
7
Fill the molds with the batter about halfway, a little more.
8
Sprinkle with muesli on top.
- Muesli: 2 tablespoons
9
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.
