High-Protein Peaches & Cream Muffins are very juicy and soft. These muffins are soft naturally with peaches. They contain cottage cheese, oat flour, baking powder, Greek yogurt, baking soda, eggs, cinnamon, honey, peaches, salt, vanilla essence, and protein powder. These muffins are not suitable for a dairy-free diet as they contain Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. These are prepared in thirty-seven minutes, perfect for breakfast. Serve these High-Protein Peaches & Cream Muffins with fresh fruits, a protein shake, or eggs. We would easily store these muffins for some time, perfect to prepare in advance for busy mornings.
STATS:
- No of Calories: 185 kcal
- Duration for prep: Fifteen minutes
- Duration for cook: Twenty-two minutes
- Overall Duration: Thirty-seven minutes
- Serving Size: 1
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Breakfast
- Diet: High-Protein
- Servings: 12 muffins
EQUIPMENT:
- Whisk
- Silicone spatula
- Mixing bowls
- Food processor
- Muffin tin
- Paper muffin liners
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- One & ½ cups oat flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1½ cups diced peaches
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. chopped pecans
INGREDIENT NOTES:
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- Add the cottage cheese to increase the protein in these muffins and also create a soft & moist texture. We have to blend it first to provide a smooth texture.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Put the plain Greek yogurt in the batter to offer additional protein & moisture in these muffins. It also provides creamy texture in the muffins without fat content.
EGGS:
- Large eggs are added to these muffins, and they help to bind the ingredients and also make them fluffy and provide structure.
HONEY:
- Honey is added to offer the natural sweet taste in these muffins and keep them juicy and soft. You can also add maple syrup instead if required.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract is added to boost the sweet taste, and it also balances the taste of peaches. It should be pure for the best taste.
OAT FLOUR:
- Use the oat flour to form the soft crumbs and also provide fiber in these muffins, which will keep us full for a long time.
VANILLA PROTEIN POWDER:
- Add the good-quality vanilla whey protein powder or vegan protein powder to add protein & to provide texture in these muffins.
CINNAMON & SALT:
- Add the cinnamon to provide the warm taste and aroma which will perfectly pair with peaches. Salt is included to stabilize the sweet taste and also enrich the flavors.
PEACHES:
- Add the fresh peaches to offer a nice taste, though you would also utilize frozen peaches; thaw and drain them first, then add.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oven to 350°F and put the parchment cups in the muffin tray.
- Add the Greek yogurt, honey, cottage cheese, eggs, & vanilla essence to the big vessel and mix with the whisk.
- Then we mix the oat flour, baking powder, salt, protein powder, & cinnamon in the vessel.
- Now slowly combine both of these mixtures till they get mixed properly.
- Then add the peaches and pecans and fold gently.
- Add the batter in the muffin cups till three-quarters full.
- Now bake these muffins for 20 to 22 minutes till they get golden and a toothpick comes clean.
- Cool these muffins in the pan for five minutes, then add them to the rack to cool.
- Serve them with the preferred item.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST PAIRINGS:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Turkey Bacon
- Greek Yogurt
- Chicken Sausage
- Cottage Cheese
FRESH FRUITS:
- Peach Slices
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Mixed Berries
NUT BUTTERS & SPREADS:
- Almond Butter
- Peanut Butter
- Cashew Butter
- Light Cream Cheese
- Honey
HEALTHY TOPPINGS:
- Chopped Pecans
- Sliced Almonds
- Chia Seeds
- Ground Flaxseed
- Cinnamon
SMOOTHIES:
- Peach Protein Smoothie
- Berry Smoothie
- Banana Protein Shake
- Mango Smoothie
- Green Smoothie
DAIRY PAIRINGS:
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- Skyr Yogurt
- Kefir
- Low-Fat Milk
- Cottage Cheese
BEVERAGES:
- Coffee
- Latte
- Green Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Iced Tea
BRUNCH PAIRINGS:
- Veggie Omelet
- Spinach Frittata
- Avocado Toast
- Breakfast Casserole
- Fruit Salad
DESSERTS:
- Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
- Peach Compote
- Berry Coulis
- Whipped Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Fruit Parfait
TIPS:
- Add the ripe peaches to provide the sweet taste in these muffins.
- You would properly defrost and drain the frozen peaches, then add them to the batter so it doesn’t become watery.
- Cool the muffins properly, then store so they don’t become soggy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the muffins to a tight box & store for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- We can cover the muffins with the wrap and add them in the box and freeze for 3 months.
FAQs:
Will I add the frozen peaches in them?
- Yes, we will easily add the frozen peaches but defrost and drain all the extra water before use.
Could I prepare the gluten-free muffins?
- Yes, add the certified gluten-free oat flour & protein powder for this purpose.
Will I utilize any other sweetener instead of honey?
- Yes, we would utilize maple syrup instead to make these muffins.
Can I replace the honey?
- Yes. Maple syrup works well as an alternative.
Could I prepare the mini muffins?
- Yes, we would easily make the mini muffins and bake them for twelve to fifteen minutes.
Will I include the nuts in these muffins?
- Yes, add the walnuts, almond slices, and pecans to include nuts in the muffins.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
No of calories: 185 kcal
Serving Size: 1 muffin
Total Carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 14 g
Total Fat: 6 g
Calcium: 0.18 g
Vitamin A: 0.00008 g
Iron: 0.002 g
Sodium: 0.22 g
Net Carbs: 15 g
Potassium: 0.24 g
Servings: 12 muffins
