Description
These ultra-rich double chocolate muffins combine deep cocoa flavor with a hidden protein boost from cottage cheese. Soft, moist, and blended into a smooth batter, they deliver a satisfying treat that feels indulgent but fits into a balanced lifestyle.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned oats (gluten-free if needed)
- Granulated sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Instant espresso powder
- Salt
- Cottage cheese (2% recommended)
- Milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Oil (avocado, vegetable, or canola)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Setup
- Adjust your oven rack so it sits in the middle position. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tray with liners or lightly grease each cavity to prevent sticking later.
- Blend the Base Batter
- Add oats, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt into a blender first. Then add cottage cheese, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil.
- Blend everything on high speed until the mixture becomes completely smooth and lump-free. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending. The final batter should be thick but pourable with a silky texture.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips
- Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl. Add chocolate chips and gently fold them in using a spatula. Stir just enough to distribute evenly without deflating the batter.
- Fill the Muffin Cups
- Divide the batter evenly across all muffin cups. Fill each one about three-quarters full to allow space for rising. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if you want a richer finish.
- Bake the Muffins
- Place the tray into the preheated oven. Bake for 17 to 22 minutes. Begin checking at the 17-minute mark by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out with a few soft crumbs (not wet batter), they’re ready.
- Cool and Set the Structure
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them sit in the tray for about 10 minutes. This helps them firm up. After that, transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use full or 2% cottage cheese for best texture
- Avoid overbaking to maintain moisture
- Store properly to keep them soft and fresh
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Calories: 216 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 227 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.04 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg