No Protein Powder
Whole Food Muffins
Pure whole food ingredients, zero protein powder—this recipe proves you can achieve impressive protein content using only real, recognizable ingredients from your grocery store. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese combine to create a protein-rich base that tastes like a completely traditional muffin. No chalky textures, no artificial sweeteners—just real food performance that satisfies both your nutrition goals and your taste buds. The texture is remarkably tender since there's no powder to potentially cause dryness.
CLEAN LABEL
Whole Ingredients Only
Ingredients
💧 Hydration Adjustment Needed
Total: water or milk to your wet mix
Dry Base
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Wet Mix
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Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or use parchment liners. High heat initially helps the muffin tops dome.
Blend the "Protein Base"
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until completely smooth. This removes the cottage cheese "curd" texture.
Combine Dry & Wet
Whisk oat flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
The Two-Stage Bake
Fill muffin cups to the top. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then lower to 350°F for another 12-15 minutes. This creates the perfect domed top without burning.
Substitution Matrix
Cottage Cheese ↔ Greek Yogurt
Can be swapped 1:1, but muffins will be slightly more tart with only yogurt.
Oat Flour ↔ GF All-Purpose
Use a blend with Xanthan Gum. Gram weights remain the same.
Maple Syrup ↔ Honey
Honey is thicker; reduce amount by 10% or add 1 tsp water to balance moisture.
Add-ins
Blueberries or Choc-Chips: Toss in 1 tsp dry flour before folding to prevent sinking.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 Muffin (approx 65g)
* Nutrition data sourced from USDA FoodData Central. Calculations based on standard ingredients.