Blueberry Protein Muffins (Printable)

Moist, flavorful muffins with blueberries and Greek yogurt protein boost for breakfast or snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
10 - 1/3 cup light olive oil or melted coconut oil
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
12 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

13 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking. Fold gently into the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They stay incredibly moist for days unlike most muffins that turn into hockey pucks
  • The protein powder makes them substantial enough to count as real breakfast
  • You can freeze half the batch and always have something homemade ready
02 -
  • Overmixing makes protein muffins tough so stop as soon as flour disappears
  • Frozen blueberries can turn batter purple but they bake up beautifully
  • Letting them cool completely before storing prevents soggy bottoms
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create better texture
  • Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a bakery style crunch
  • Use vanilla protein powder you actually enjoy the taste of

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