Protein Muffins
Oat, banana and Greek yogurt muffins with a scoop of vanilla protein powder and blueberries. Nine grams of protein for about a hundred and forty calories.
Method
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Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
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Blitz the oats in a blender to a fine flour.
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Whisk the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
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In a second bowl whisk the banana, eggs, yogurt, milk, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry and fold just until no dry flour shows. Fold in the blueberries.
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Divide the batter between the cases, filling them about three quarters.
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Bake 20 to 22 minutes, until risen and a skewer comes out clean.
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Cool 5 minutes in the tin, then move to a rack.
Chef’s Tips
- Use very ripe bananas. They supply both sweetness and moisture.
- Fold gently and stop as soon as the flour disappears.
- Frozen blueberries go in straight from the freezer so they do not bleed.
Pairing Suggestions
- Coffee
- A glass of milk
- Sliced strawberries
Storage & Reheating
Keep in an airtight container 3 days or refrigerate up to 6. Freeze for 3 months and warm in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Common questions
How long does Protein Muffins take to make?
About 32 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 12.
What are the key tips for making Protein Muffins?
Use very ripe bananas. They supply both sweetness and moisture. Fold gently and stop as soon as the flour disappears. Frozen blueberries go in straight from the freezer so they do not bleed.
What should I serve with Protein Muffins?
Coffee; A glass of milk; Sliced strawberries.
Can Protein Muffins be made ahead or frozen?
Keep in an airtight container 3 days or refrigerate up to 6. Freeze for 3 months and warm in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Is Protein Muffins suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian and low-carb. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Protein Muffins?
About 143 kcal per serving, with 9 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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