Description
Enjoy these moist and fluffy blueberry muffins packed with protein! Made with simple ingredients including Greek yogurt and protein powder, they’re a healthier breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop (approx. 30g) unflavored or vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- 2. Whisk together flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- 5. Gently fold in blueberries.
- 6. Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- 7. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- 8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9. Let cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They also freeze well for up to 2-3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 kcal (will vary based on specific ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 12-18g (will vary)
- Sodium: Approx. 150-250mg (will vary)
- Fat: Approx. 8-12g (will vary)
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-35g (will vary)
- Fiber: Approx. 2-4g (will vary)
- Protein: Approx. 10-15g (will vary)