These healthy blueberry protein muffins are sure to be your new favourite breakfast treat! They’re made with simple wholesome ingredients, contain no flour, and are naturally sweetened with applesauce and honey. Best of all, these easy muffins have 8 grams of protein each! {Gluten-free & Vegetarian}
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Easy Blueberry Protein Muffins
Along with my Banana Protein Muffins, this is one of my favourite recipes to meal prep for breakfast! This simple blueberry protein muffins recipe makes 12 muffins, and they’re a perfect healthy breakfast on the go. And did I mention, they make a great snack, too?
Loaded up with oats, juicy blueberries, applesauce, Greek yogurt and protein powder, these nutrient-rich muffins are tough to beat!
Whether you’re looking for a new pre or post workout snack or a make-ahead breakfast option, you’ll definitely want to keep a batch of these protein muffins on hand!
Why We Love These Breakfast Protein Muffins
- Moist and tender: These delicious blueberry protein muffins are moist and tender thanks to applesauce, yogurt, and eggs. No dry, bland muffins here!
- Kid-friendly: These protein blueberry muffins taste just like regular muffins, but are a great way to add a protein punch.
- Protein-rich: Each muffin has 8 grams of protein, which is more than an egg!
Ingredient Notes
- Oats: These muffins are flourless! All you need is some oats, ideally quick or rolled oats.
- Vanilla protein powder: A good protein powder will add extra protein, a little sweetness, and extra flavour. You can use whey or a vegan protein powder.
- Baking powder & soda: Add these two leavening agents for light and fluffy muffins
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon makes any recipe better and pairs really well with blueberries.
- Salt: Salt highlights the sweetness in the other ingredients, making these healthy protein muffins extra flavourful.
- Unsweetened applesauce: Applesauce is a great oil substitute for low-fat baking.
- Greek yogurt: I typically use plain Greek yogurt with 0% M.F, but you can use whatever fat percentage you have on hand. Choose unsweetened yogurt to keep the sugar content lower.
- Honey: I like to use honey for this recipe, but feel free to substitute maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Eggs: Eggs will bind these muffins together, help them rise, and add extra protein.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla makes any recipe taste like dessert, making these bakery muffins extra fragrant.
- Blueberries: Rinse and dry some fresh blueberries for a pop of flavor in every bite.
How to Make Protein Muffins – Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray regular-sized muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line 12 muffin tins with silicone liners.
- Place the oats in a blender and pulse until the oats are finely ground into a flour-like consistency.
- Pour the ground oats into a large bowl. Add the protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed. You may wish to reserve a few berries to poke into the top of each muffin.
- Divide batter equally among the muffin cups, and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. They should be slightly firm to the touch and lightly golden in some places. Let the muffins cool for at least 10 minutes before removing them from the tin.
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Recipe Tips:
- If you have some oat flour on hand, you can skip the first step where you blend the oats and simply mix 1½ cups oat flour in with the dry ingredients.
- These muffins were tested with a vegan vanilla protein powder, but you can sub in a whey protein powder if preferred.
- Mashed banana can also be used instead of applesauce if desired.
Recipe FAQs
You can bake with frozen blueberries, but there are a few things to consider. As the berries bake, they’ll release extra moisture and can dye your muffins. One tip from King Arthur is to rinse and dry your frozen blueberries before mixing them into your batter. It can also be helpful to toss the berries in a little cornstarch or extra oat flour to absorb excess moisture.
Yes! Since these muffins use oats instead of regular or whole wheat flour, they do not contain gluten. If you have an intolerance, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
Since the only dairy is in the yogurt, try using a dairy-free Greek yogurt or regular yogurt for a dairy-free muffin.
Absolutely! I prefer using vanilla because it’s such a nice neutral flavour that pairs well with the blueberries. Feel free to try cinnamon, lemon, or chocolate protein powder. The flavour might not be as strong as if you were using them for a protein shake, so bear that in mind. I haven’t tried these options, so let me know how it works out if you try it.
Storage Guidelines
Room temperature: Store your blueberry protein muffins in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Refrigerator: For longer storage, keep the muffins in an airtight container in the fridge. They can last up to 7 days when chilled.
Freezer: Allow the muffins to cool to room temperature, then move them to a freezer-safe bag. Store in the freezer for 1-3 months. Thaw the muffins in the fridge overnight before eating.
Serving Suggestions
These healthy high protein blueberry muffins make a great breakfast for busy mornings or to enjoy as a healthy snack option any time of day.
Try pairing them with more protein, like some cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, or any of these yummy protein-packed breakfast recipes.
- Mini Egg Bites
- Scrambled Eggs Without Milk
- Banana Smoothie without Yogurt
- Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins
- Egg and Sausage Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Recipe Variations
- Dairy-free: Substitute your favourite thick non-dairy yogurt for a dairy-free muffin.
- Try different berries: Try swapping the blueberries with whichever berry is in season. Cut large berries in half for easy distribution and to prevent your muffins from getting soggy.
- Mix-ins: Try adding some chocolate chips or chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans or sliced almonds to this healthy blueberry muffin recipe for a little extra bite.
More Similar Recipes
- Blueberry Kodiak Muffins
- Mini Blueberry Banana Muffins
- Protein French Toast
- 3-Ingredient Protein Waffles
- Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Homemade Protein Pancake Mix
- High Protein Bagels
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Healthy Blueberry Protein Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (can use quick or rolled)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray regular sized muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line 12 muffin tins with silicone liners.
- Place the oats in a blender and pulse until the oats are finely ground into a flour-like consistency.
- Pour the ground oats into a large bowl. Add the protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed. You may wish to reserve a few berries to poke into the top of each muffin.
- Divide batter equally among the muffin cups, and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. They should be slightly firm to the touch and lightly golden in some places. Let the muffins cool for at least 10 minutes before removing them from the tin.
Notes
- If you have some oat flour on hand, you can skip the first step where you blend the oats and simply mix 1½ cups oat flour in with the dry ingredients.
- These muffins were tested with a vegan vanilla protein powder, but you can sub in a whey protein powder if preferred.
- Mashed banana can also be used instead of applesauce if desired.
Absolutely fantastic recipe! They are moist and flavourful. I love this healthy recipe and will continue to make these muffins. The fact that they are quite high in protein is a bonus! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to making more of your lovely recipes.
Thanks so much for your kind review and I’m so happy that you enjoyed the muffins! Definitely a bonus that they have some extra protein :) Hope you enjoy the other recipes that you try out too!
Just love these,absolutly awesome!
So happy you enjoyed them!! Thanks so much for returning to leave a rating and review!