Cottage Cheese Apple Muffins (No Sugar, Baby & Toddler Friendly)
If you’re looking for a soft, nourishing, and naturally sweet muffin for your little one, these cottage cheese apple muffins are one of my favorite go-to recipes. They’re made without any added sugar, packed with wholesome ingredients, and have the most tender, moist texture that makes them perfect for babies and toddlers!
Servings 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat recommended
- 1 cup finely grated apple
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or half whole wheat
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt optional for babies under 1
Additional Add-ons:
- thinly sliced strawberries for topping
- grated pear swap or mix with apple
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth, then pour into a large bowl and whisk with eggs, applesauce, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Stir in grated apple, then add all dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups 3/4 full, top with sliced strawberries if using, and bake for 18–22 minutes until set.