Description
These Greek Yogurt Protein Muffins are a delicious and healthy treat packed with protein. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack, offering a balance of sweetness and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then stir in milk until smooth. Fold in optional ingredients.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Flavored Greek yogurt can be used for variety, but adjust sweetener if already sweetened.
- Muffins can be frozen for quick breakfasts or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
