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Protein-Packed Lunchbox Pizza Muffins

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These savory pizza muffins are quick, easy, and packed with protein from cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and eggs. Perfect for lunchboxes or a satisfying snack on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour for lighter texture)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (small-curd preferred)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup diced pepperoni (or turkey pepperoni)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives (optional)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion (optional)
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade, plus extra for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line with silicone cups to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and Italian seasoning.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and olive oil. Stir until smooth with some lumps from cottage cheese.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in shredded mozzarella, diced pepperoni, chopped bell peppers, black olives, and diced onion until evenly distributed.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Drop about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto the center of each muffin.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove muffins from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature with extra pizza sauce or your favorite dip.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs for better rise. Finely chop veggies to avoid uneven baking. If muffins seem dry, try lowering oven temperature by 10°F next time. Silicone liners help with easy muffin release.

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