Coconut Pineapple Cottage Cheese Muffins (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
07 - 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
08 - 3/4 cup cottage cheese
09 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut.
03 - In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, pineapple, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.