High Protein Muffins Recipe

Looking for a quick and easy way to fuel your gains? These high protein muffins are here to pump you up! Packed with almond flour, whey protein powder, and a whole lot of deliciousness, they’re the perfect snack for gym rats and couch potatoes alike. So, whether you’re hitting the weights or hitting the snooze button, these muffins are sure to give you the energy boost you need to conquer your day!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (such as erythritol or stevia)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These muffins should yield about 10-12 muffins, each with approximately 8 grams of protein. Enjoy!

Recipe Modifications:

Here are some suggestions for modifications you could make to this high protein muffin recipe:

1. Swap out the almond flour for another nut flour, such as hazelnut or pecan, to add a different flavor profile.
2. Use chocolate or unflavored protein powder instead of vanilla for a different taste.
3. Add in some chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips for a bit of texture and extra flavor.
4. Substitute the coconut oil with melted butter, ghee, or another oil of your choice.
5. For a lower fat option, you could use unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana instead of oil.
6. Use an alternative sweetener, like honey or maple syrup, instead of granulated sweetener for a different taste.
7. Add some spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or cardamom for an extra flavor kick.

Feel free to experiment and make the recipe your own!