Description
Protein-packed, moist, and fluffy muffins with a slightly crisp top, made effortlessly in the air fryer using cottage cheese and chocolate chips. Ideal for quick, nutritious snacks or breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or syrup of choice)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pancake mix, cottage cheese, egg, milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently so they’re evenly distributed.
- Line your air-fryer basket with paper or silicone muffin liners and spoon in the batter, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Air-fry at 350 °F (175 °C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the muffins have puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the basket for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to cool slightly and finish setting.
Notes
- Use oat flour for a gluten-free version.
- Add chopped nuts, raisins, or different baking chips for variety.
- Swap cottage cheese for dairy-free yogurt or tofu for a dairy-free option.
- Reduce maple syrup or use sugar-free mix to lower sugar content.
- Oven baking option: 350 °F for 18–22 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
