Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners.
Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
(This step keeps the texture soft instead of lumpy.)
In a large bowl, whisk together: blended cottage cheese, mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, oil, vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Divide batter evenly between 10–12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool 5–10 minutes before removing from pan.
