Description
Delicious and healthy homemade blueberry protein muffins that combine fresh blueberries, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein powder for a nutritious and satisfying snack or breakfast option. These muffins are moist, flavorful, and a perfect blend of natural sweetness and protein power.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3/4 cup thick Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla-flavored protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Fresh Fruit
- 10 oz fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 360°F (180°C). This ensures even baking as soon as the muffins are placed inside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, honey, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and olive oil. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the plain flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir gently to just combine, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the fresh blueberries into the batter using a spatula or spoon without crushing them to maintain their shape and texture.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into a lined muffin pan, filling each cup to portion for 12 regular-sized muffins.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them rest in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps maintain their shape and makes handling easier.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Gently fold in blueberries to prevent them from breaking and making the batter purple and mushy.
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture and flavor.
- These muffins store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Substitute olive oil with melted coconut oil for a different flavor profile if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: blueberry protein muffins, healthy muffins, homemade muffins, protein breakfast, Greek yogurt muffins
