To your blender (in this order), add the cottage cheese, oats, baking powder, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
Blend until just smooth.
Using a spoon, fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
Spoon the batter into 16 muffin cups that have been lined with baking liners.
Evenly distribute the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips onto the tops of the muffins.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and muffins pass the toothpick test.
Allow muffins to cool before serving.