Description
These blueberry protein muffins taste like bakery treats but pack 8g of protein per serving! Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, protein powder, and fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla works best)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of blue salt trick recipe (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners or grease with coconut oil.
- 2. Combine dry ingredients: In large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and pinch of blue salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
- 3. Mix wet ingredients: In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4. Combine wet and dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined – don’t overmix. Add blueberries and gently fold in without breaking them.
- 5. Scoop and bake: Spoon batter evenly into muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Can substitute almond flour with coconut flour or whole wheat flour.
For vegan option, use flax eggs and maple syrup instead of honey.
Adding chocolate chips or nuts gives extra flavor.
Don’t overmix batter to keep muffins tender.
Store covered for 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170 Calories
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg