Healthy Blueberry Lemon Protein Muffins
Make these light and fluffy blueberry lemon protein muffins for a quick and healthy breakfast! Full of protein, fresh flavors, and guaranteed to be a hit!
Servings 10 muffins
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil softened
- 2 whole eggs
- ½ cup almond milk add slowly if needed
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 whole lemon juice and zest
- 1 cup cane sugar
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups gluten-free flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 425F and creaming the coconut oil and sugar.½ cup coconut oil, 1 cup cane sugar
- Once the coconut oil and sugar mixture is creamy, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the lemon extract, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest.2 whole eggs, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, 1 whole lemon
- Sift and/or whisk together the flour, protein powder, salt, and baking powder. Then, add to the wet ingredients alternatively with the almond milk.½ cup almond milk, ½ cup vanilla protein powder, 2 cups gluten-free flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon baking powder, ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- Crush half of the fresh blueberries with a fork and mix into the batter. Fold in the remaining blueberries.2 cups fresh blueberries
- Line a muffin tin with silicone liners or muffin liners sprayed with coconut oil spray and fill with batter using an ice cream scoop.
- Bake at 425F for 5 minutes. Lower heat to 350F and bake for 15-20 minutes. Check muffins for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center and when it comes out clean, they are done.
Notes
Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator. Protein will vary based on the type of protein powder used.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Freeze cooled muffins in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.3g | Protein: 10.4g | Fat: 8.6g
