Protein Blueberry Muffins

These Blueberry Protein Muffins are a great low calorie, gluten free, protein packed breakfast to help kick start your metabolism.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oatmeal flour quick oats ground in food processor
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium banana peeled and mashed
  • 3 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest or lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh organic blueberries or frozen blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Place liners in one muffin pan and lightly spray with organic baking spray.
  3. In a large bowl combine egg whites, yogurt, applesauce, honey, vanilla extract and mashed banana.
  4. In a second bowl combine oatmeal flour, almond meal, vanilla whey protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and orange zest.
  5. Combine flour mix and egg mix together until smooth.
  6. Fill each tin 3/4 of the way full, spreading evenly.
  7. Place about 8 blueberries on top spreading evenly over top of each filled muffin batter. Do NOT push blueberries down into batter.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Store in the refrigerator.