Servings: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
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1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
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¼ cup zero-calorie sweetener (monk fruit / stevia blend)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
Cinnamon Swirl
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1 tbsp brown sugar (or zero-cal brown sugar substitute)
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Line or lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Blend wet ingredients
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Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
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Whisk with eggs, applesauce, sweetener, and vanilla.
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Mix dry ingredients
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In a bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Combine batter
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Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
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Make cinnamon swirl
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Mix cinnamon with brown sugar (or substitute).
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Assemble muffins
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Fill muffin cups halfway with batter.
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Sprinkle cinnamon swirl mixture.
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Top with remaining batter and lightly swirl with a toothpick.
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Bake
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Bake 18–22 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
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Cool & serve
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Cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan.
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🧮 WW Points (Approx.)
Points may vary slightly by brand & plan
Per Muffin
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With oat flour + real brown sugar: 3 WW points
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With zero-cal brown sugar substitute: 2 WW points
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Extra-low version (no swirl sugar): 1–2 WW points
🥗 Nutrition Q/A
Q: Why cottage cheese?
A: Adds protein, moisture, and creaminess with fewer points than oil or butter.
Q: Are these good for weight loss?
A: Yes! High protein + fiber = keeps you full longer.
Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
A: Yes—oat flour is naturally gluten-free (certified oats).
Q: Are they freezer-friendly?
A: Absolutely. Freeze up to 2 months.
⭐ Tips & Tricks
✔ Blend cottage cheese well for smooth texture
✔ Don’t overmix batter
✔ Use silicone liners to prevent sticking
✔ Add chopped apples for extra volume (0–1 point)
✔ Reheat 10–15 seconds in microwave for fresh taste
🔄 Variations
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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Muffins
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Chocolate Chip (WW-Friendly)
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Air Fryer Version