Oatmeal Muffins with White Cheese Filling 🧁🧀
Soft, fluffy, and naturally sweetened muffins packed with nutritious oats, apples, and carrots, with a creamy white cheese filling. A perfect healthy breakfast or snack!
📌 Servings: 8-10 muffins
⏳ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Baking Time: 25-30 minutes
❄️ Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 150g (1 ½ cups) oat flakes
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 eggs
- 20g (1 ½ tbsp) melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Filling:
- 360g (1 ½ cups) white cheese (ricotta or cottage cheese)
- 2 eggs
- 20g (2 tbsp) corn starch
- 30g (2 tbsp) coconut flower sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For Garnishing (Optional):
- Almond slices
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease or line a muffin tray with baking cups.
2️⃣ Make the Muffin Batter
- Blend oat flakes into a flour-like consistency (or use oat flour).
- In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, grated carrot, chopped apple, eggs, coconut oil, and baking powder until well combined.
3️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In another bowl, whisk together white cheese, eggs, corn starch, coconut flower sugar, and baking powder until smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble the Muffins
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with the muffin batter.
- Add a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center.
- Cover with a little more muffin batter to seal the filling.
- Sprinkle almond slices on top (optional).
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let muffins cool for 10 minutes, then enjoy!
Notes & Tips:
✔ For a gluten-free version, ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
✔ You can substitute coconut flower sugar with honey or maple syrup.
✔ Want more flavor? Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, or a pinch of nutmeg.
✔ For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based cheese alternative.
Nutritional Info (Per Muffin – Approximate):
- Calories: ~160 kcal
- Carbs: ~20g
- Protein: ~7g
- Fat: ~6g
Health Benefits:
✅ Rich in Fiber – Oats, apple, and carrot support digestion.
✅ High in Protein – Thanks to eggs and cheese.
✅ Low in Processed Sugar – Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar.
✅ Great for Meal Prep – Stays fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Q&A Section:
❓ Can I store these muffins?
✔ Yes! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
❓ Can I make this into a loaf cake instead of muffins?
✔ Yes! Pour batter into a loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
❓ Can I replace the white cheese?
✔ You can use Greek yogurt, ricotta, or cottage cheese.
Would you like any modifications or additional flavors? 😊