High Protein Muffins for an Energizing Breakfast Boost
These High Protein Muffins are a nutritious breakfast option packed with flavor and protein.
Equipment
- - Oven
- Muffin tin
- - Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- - Spoon
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder Choose your favorite flavor or use pea protein for a dairy-free alternative.
- 1 tsp Baking Powder Essential for leavening.
- 1 cup Almond Flour Swap with all-purpose flour if gluten isn’t a concern.
- 0.5 cup Peanut Butter Use almond butter for a nut-free version.
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Acts as a natural binder.
- 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips Sprinkle some on top for an extra treat.
- 0.25 tsp Salt Enhances the overall flavor.
Instructions
How to Make High Protein Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: vanilla protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend the wet ingredients in a separate bowl: mix together the peanut butter and unsweetened applesauce until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with extra peanut butter or sprinkle more chocolate chips on top before cooling.