Preheat your oven to:

350°F (175°C)

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease the pan.

Time: 5 minutes

Intensity: Low

Step 2: Blend the Cottage Cheese

Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor.

Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

This step creates a finer texture and helps distribute moisture evenly throughout the batter.

Time: 2 minutes

Intensity: Low

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl combine:

• Blended cottage cheese
• Eggs
• Melted butter
• Vanilla extract
• Keto sweetener

Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.

Time: 3 minutes

Intensity: Low

Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients

Add:

• Almond flour
• Cinnamon
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt

Mix until a thick muffin batter forms.

Allow the mixture to rest for 2–3 minutes to hydrate the almond flour.

Time: 5 minutes

Intensity: Low

Step 5: Fold in Pecans

Add the chopped pecans.

Gently fold until evenly distributed.

The pecans provide texture and rich nutty flavor throughout each muffin.

Time: 2 minutes

Intensity: Low

Step 6: Fill Muffin Cups

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.

Fill each cup approximately ¾ full.

Use a spoon or cookie scoop for even portions.

Time: 5 minutes

Intensity: Low

Step 7: Add Cinnamon Pecan Topping

In a small bowl combine:

• Chopped pecans
• Cinnamon
• Keto sweetener

Sprinkle evenly over the muffin batter.

This creates a slightly crisp and flavorful muffin top.

Time: 2 minutes

Intensity: Low

Step 8: Bake

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