Ingredients
• Protein & Binder: 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth), 2 large eggs, and 2 ripe mashed bananas.
• The “Flour”: 2 cups rolled oats, blended into a rough flour.
• Vegetables: 1 cup finely grated carrots, squeezed dry.
• Sweetener & Flavor: 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup raisins or chopped walnuts.
• Spices & Leavening: 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a muffin tin or use paper liners.
2. Blend & Mix: In a large bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, eggs, mashed bananas, maple syrup, and vanilla.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Fold in the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until just combined.
4. Add Texture: Gently stir in the grated carrots and your choice of raisins or walnuts.
5. Bake: Divide the batter into the muffin tin. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool: Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Health Benefits
• High Protein Content: The cottage cheese and eggs provide a solid protein base that supports muscle health and keeps you full.
• Fiber-Rich: Rolled oats and carrots offer significant fiber, which is great for digestion and steady energy levels.
• No Refined Sugar: Uses natural sweetness from bananas and maple syrup, preventing sudden blood sugar spikes.
• Healthy Fats: Adding walnuts provides Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain health.