Blueberry Protein Muffins (Printable version)

Moist muffins with juicy blueberries and protein from Greek yogurt, perfect for a nourishing start or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat)
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
09 - 1/3 cup light olive oil or melted coconut oil
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
13 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain texture.
05 - Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat, then gently fold them into the batter until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • You get 7 grams of protein per muffin without that weird chalky aftertaste that haunts most protein baked goods
  • The Greek yogurt keeps them incredibly moist for days unlike traditional muffins that turn into hockey pucks overnight
02 -
  • Overmixing is the death knell for tender muffins, so stop folding the moment you no longer see dry flour
  • The blueberry coating trick actually works and prevents that sad layer of fruit at the bottom of every muffin
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly and create a more tender crumb
  • If using frozen berries, add an extra 2-3 minutes to the baking time

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