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Lemon Poppyseed Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe

Lemon Poppyseed Cottage Cheese Muffins

Indulge in these delightful gluten-free muffins infused with lemon and poppyseeds, topped with a creamy glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin tin For baking the muffins.
  • Blender To mix the wet ingredients.

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup light olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2-2/3 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Lemon Glaze:

  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup organic powdered cane sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or by lightly greasing it.
  • Zest and juice one large lemon or two smaller lemons.
  • In a blender or using an immersion blender, combine cottage cheese, light olive oil, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the eggs until well combined.
  • Add almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake the muffins at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl or using a blender, mix cream cheese, lemon juice, and powdered cane sugar until smooth to create your glaze.
  • Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the cream cheese lemon glaze over the tops and garnish with additional poppy seeds and lemon zest.
  • Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving. Enjoy your delightful gluten-free lemon poppyseed muffins!

Notes

For added freshness, store the muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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