Protein Muffins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: high protein muffins, protein in muffins, protein muffins, protein powder muffins

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: muffins

Calories: 163kcal

Ever wondered how to add protein powder to muffins? I've got you covered with this super easy Protein Muffins recipe. Using whole wheat flour and plant based protein powder for a dairy-free muffin recipe.

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Ingredients

1 ¼ cups white whole wheat flour
⅔ cup plant based protein powder 56 grams
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¾ cup applesauce
¼ cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsweetened cashew milk or similar non-dairy milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix In's (pick one)

1 cup blueberries
¾ cup mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375ºF and line 12 cup muffin pan with liners, or spray well with oil.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl combine flour, protein powder, baking soda and salt.
Whisk wet ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together applesauce with maple syrup, eggs, milk and vanilla.
Make muffin batter: Add dry ingredients to bowl of wet ingredients, using a silicone spatula to gently combine.
Divide batter: Evenly distribute the batter into muffin pan, filling about ¾ way full.
Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

PROTEIN POWDER - the best protein powder for this recipe is a plant based protein powder. I used pea protein. Do not use natural whey protein powder or whey protein isolate.

STORAGE - leftover muffins will keep covered in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.

FREEZE - wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap, then transfer to a freezer plastic bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.

THAW - transfer to the fridge to thaw overnight or thaw right on the kitchen counter.

REHEAT - if you prefer warm muffins, warm them in a toaster oven for 5 minutes or pop one in the microwave for 5-10 seconds (20-40 seconds if frozen).

Nutrition info does not include mix in's.

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