Description
These Cottage Cheese Pineapple & Coconut Muffins are soft, moist, and naturally sweetened with honey and fruit. They combine tropical flavors with a protein-packed base, making them a wholesome breakfast or snack you can feel good about.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Wet Ingredients:
¾ cup cottage cheese
½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
¼ cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts or pecans
2 tbsp extra shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, pineapple, pineapple juice, honey, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in nuts, if using.
5. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups (about ¾ full). Sprinkle with extra coconut if desired.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer texture.
For gluten-free muffins, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Add extra pineapple for a more tropical flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pineapple Coconut Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Tropical Muffin Recipe, High Protein Snack, Pineapple Coconut Breakfast