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Protein Muffins Recipe

Protein Muffins Recipe

4.8 from 24 reviews

Delicious and protein-packed muffins perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast on the go.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • ⅔ cup (180 g) Greek yogurt (2% fat or full fat recommended)
  • 4 oz (115 g) ripe banana (or ½ cup (120 g) applesauce)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅙ tsp salt

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) oat flour (or almond flour)
  • ½ cup (50 g) protein powder (see notes)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 to 6 tbsp milk of choice (see notes)
  • ¼ cup (50 g) dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a muffin mold with liners, greasing them.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: Mash banana, then combine with Greek yogurt, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  3. Make protein batter: Add oat flour, protein powder, and baking powder to wet mixture.
  4. Stir batter: Gradually pour in milk while stirring until smooth. Add chocolate chips.
  5. Bake protein muffins: Fill muffin liners, sprinkle with chocolate chips, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Let cool: Cool on a rack for 15 minutes after baking.

Notes

  • Choose a protein powder flavor that complements the muffins.
  • The amount of milk needed may vary based on the protein powder used.

Nutrition

Keywords: Protein Muffins, Healthy Snack, High Protein Breakfast