Protein-Boosted Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Moist and tender pumpkin muffins naturally boosted with blended cottage cheese and a balanced blend of almond and oat flour, studded with rich mini chocolate chips.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Storage: Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months. Warm gently in the microwave for 15 seconds before eating.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 4 cups of a muffin tin with silicon…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 4 cups of a muffin tin with silicone or paper liners.
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Combine the cottage cheese
In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, avocado oil, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and free of lumps.
Look for: completely smooth and free of lumps
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Whisk together the almond flour
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly distributed.
Look for: evenly distributed
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Pour the wet blended mixture from the…
Pour the wet blended mixture from the blender into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently using a spatula just until the flour is hydrated and no dry patches remain.
Look for: the flour is hydrated and no dry patches remain
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Fold in the mini chocolate chips until…
Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
Look for: evenly dispersed throughout the batter
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Divide the batter evenly among the 4…
Divide the batter evenly among the 4 lined muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, and the tops should spring back when lightly touched.
Allow: 22 to 25 minutes
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Allow the muffins to cool in the…
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Allow: 10 minutes
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