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Protein Muffins

Protein Muffins That Taste Indulgent and Are Totally Guilt-Free

These protein muffins are a guilt-free treat packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 2 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 scoop Plant-Based Protein Powder unflavored or vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
For Sweetness and Moisture
  • 1 cup Applesauce replaces oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup can substitute honey or agave syrup
For Binding
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
For Liquid
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cashew Milk or any non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can replace with almond extract
Optional Sweet Enhancements
  • Optional Mix-Ins blueberries, mini chocolate chips, or cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Muffin Liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Protein Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or grease with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mix applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, cashew milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until no flour pockets are visible.
  5. Add any optional mix-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips and fold gently into the batter.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Enjoy these muffins fresh for the best texture, and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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