These Keto Cinnamon Swirl Muffins with cottage cheese are the ideal low-carb treat for breakfast, snacking, or meal prep. These muffins are prepared with a mix of cottage cheese, eggs, & almond flour. These muffins are low in carbs and loaded with protein and healthy fats. The creamy cottage cheese provides moisture, and the cinnamon swirl provides a warm and soothing taste. These muffins use a keto sweetener like Stevia, Erythritol, or monk fruit to include the sweet taste, and can satisfy the sweet taste without crushing the keto diet. These Keto Cinnamon Swirl Muffins with cottage cheese are grain-free & gluten-free, which makes these muffins ideal for everyone who is following a low-carb or keto diet. You can easily customize these swirl muffins and add the preferred nuts or fruits as you like for an additional taste and crunch.
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STATS:
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Time: Ten mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: Thirty-five mins
- Portion Size: One muffin
- Portions: Twelve muffins
- Course: Breakfast, Snack
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
EQUIPMENT:
- Muffin tin
- Silicon liner
- Separate bowl
- Large bowl
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Toothpick
INGREDIENTS:
TO MAKE THE MUFFINS:
- One cup full-fat cottage cheese
- Two large eggs
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Erythritol
- 1 & ½ cups almond flour
- Two tablespoon coconut flour
- One & ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
TO MAKE THE CINNAMON SWIRL:
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- 2 tbsp. Erythritol
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- We have to use full-fat cottage cheese for optimal moisture and creaminess.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We have to use superfine almond flour to guarantee light, fluffy muffins and avoid using the almond meal to prevent a gritty texture.
COCONUT FLOUR:
- Coconut flour adds structure and absorbs moisture and we should have to avoid using normal flour in place of coconut flour since it performs differently and it also adds the carbs content.
KETO SWEETENER:
- We use keto-friendly sweeteners like Monk fruit, and Erythritol to make this swirl bread and we have to adjust the quantity of sweetener as we prefer.
BUTTER:
- We use the butter to make this bread as it makes the swirl muffins more indulgent but we can also use the coconut oil as a dairy-free substitute of butter.
EGGS:
- Eggs help to bind the components together and it gives the structure to these muffins.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract enhances flavor and it also adds a hint of sweetness in these muffins.
BAKING POWDER:
- Baking powder is added to raise the muffins and to make them fluffy, and we have to make sure it’s fresh.
CINNAMON POWDER:
- Cinnamon powder enhances the flavor & warmth of the batter and swirl topping.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can preheat the oven to three-fifty degrees °F.
- Then we can place the baking paper on the tray.
- We can include the eggs, cottage cheese, almond milk, liquid butter, Monk Fruit, & vanilla in the blender and blend them till we can the smooth consistency of the batter.
- Then we can mix the coconut flour, baking powder, almond flour, salt, & cinnamon in another bowl.
- We can combine both the components and mix the components with the whisk until a homogeneous batter is formed.
- Then we can take a small bowl and add the Erythritol, melted butter, and cinnamon and mix them with the whisk.
- We can fill muffin liners about ¾ of the cup with the spoon and then add a small spoonful of cinnamon batter and swirl with the toothpick.
- Bake the cinnamon swirl muffins for 20-25 minutes or till it get nicely golden brown.
- We can properly cool down these muffins in the pan for 5 minutes.
- We can place the Keto Cinnamon Swirl Muffins on the rack so that they can cool down further.
TIPS:
- We can blend the cottage cheese for a smooth texture.
- You have to swirl the cinnamon topic lightly to prevent it from getting embedded too firmly in the batter.
- We can also use the silicon liners so that they cannot get stuck.
- You can optionally add chopped pecans or walnuts for the additional crunch.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can transfer the leftover cottage cheese cinnamon swirl muffins in the airtight containers and store these muffins for five days.
FREEZER:
- We can place the muffins in a sealed bag and store these cottage cheese cinnamon swirl muffins for 2 months in the freezer.
REHEAT:
- We can warm up these cottage cheese cinnamon swirl muffins in the oven at 300 degrees F.
FAQs:
Are these cottage cheese cinnamon swirl muffins sweet in taste?
- These cottage cheese cinnamon swirl muffins are lightly sweet but you can modify the quantity of sweetness as you like.
Can I prepare the dairy-free cottage cheese cinnamon swirl muffins?
- Yes, we can make the dairy-free cottage cheese cinnamon swirl muffins by substituting the butter with the coconut oil and by using the dairy-free cottage cheese.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 160 kcal
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 13g
Sodium: 150mg
Potassium: 100mg
Calcium: 80mg
Iron: 1mg
Vitamin A: 150 IU
