Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4: Combine Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Fill Muffin Tin
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25