Description
These moist and fluffy protein muffins are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and loaded with protein—perfect for post-workout snacks, breakfast on-the-go, or healthy treats for the whole family.
Ingredients
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2 scoops vanilla protein powder (64–67 grams)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 cup almond flour
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1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut/seed butter
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1 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
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In a large bowl, whisk together protein powder, baking powder, and almond flour.
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Stir in peanut butter and applesauce until smooth.
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Fold in chocolate chips if using.
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Scoop batter evenly into 8 muffin cups.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use sunflower seed butter to make it nut-free.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Substitute applesauce with mashed banana or pumpkin puree for variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Healthy Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
Keywords: Protein Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Gluten-Free Muffins, Post-Workout Snack, High Protein Snacks