Description
Who says muffins can’t be healthy and delicious? These Blueberry Protein Muffins are light, fluffy, and packed with 13g of protein per serving! Made with pancake mix for extra ease, they’re gluten-free, low in fat, and perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack. Plus, they come together in just 30 minutes! 🍽️
Ingredients
✅ 1 cup gluten-free pancake mix
✅ ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder (not isolate)
✅ ¼ cup calorie-free sweetener
✅ ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
✅ ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
✅ 1 large egg
✅ 2 tbsp melted buttery spread or oil (optional)
✅ ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
✅ ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Whisk together pancake mix, protein powder, and sweetener in a bowl.
3️⃣ Mix in applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla. Fold in blueberries last.
4️⃣ Line 6 muffin cups with silicone liners or grease them well. Divide batter evenly.
5️⃣ Bake for 18-23 minutes until the center is just barely set. Avoid over-baking!
6️⃣ Let cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
🧊 Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer!
Nutrition
- Calories: 177
- Fat: 5.4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g