Description

Soft, moist, and packed with fruity goodness, these Peach Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful way to start your morning or enjoy as a midday snack. They’re light yet satisfying, with the creamy richness of cottage cheese and the sweet bursts of juicy peach in every bite. Whether you’re baking for breakfast, brunch, or just because—this is a recipe you’ll keep coming back to.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional but adds a cozy flavor)

Wet Ingredients:

2 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (small curd or blended if preferred)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup neutral oil (canola, sunflower, or melted coconut oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-Ins:

1 cup fresh or canned peaches, diced (drained well if using canned)
2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for topping)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.

Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Set aside.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
It’s okay if the cottage cheese isn’t completely smooth—those bits add texture.

Step 4: Combine the Batter
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula.
Mix just until the flour disappears—don’t overmix.
Gently fold in the diced peaches until evenly distributed.

Step 5: Fill the Muffin Cups
Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Sprinkle a pinch of brown sugar on top of each muffin if desired.

Step 6: Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use Ripe Peaches – The riper the fruit, the sweeter and juicier your muffins.
Avoid Overmixing – Stir just until combined to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Drain Peaches Well – If using canned peaches, remove as much liquid as possible.
Try Blending Cottage Cheese – For a smoother batter, blend the cottage cheese before mixing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cuisine: American