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Delicious Protein Muffins: Healthy Homemade Treats

These high-protein muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with 20-21 grams of protein per serving. Made with almond flour, protein powder, and applesauce, they're the perfect snack or energy boost for your workouts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

  • - Muffin tin (12-cup)
  • - Silicone or paper muffin liners
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk
  • Spoon or spatula
  • - Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Ingredients
  

  • - ½ cup almond flour
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - 2 scoops protein powder whey, casein, or brown rice
  • - ¼ cup peanut butter or alternative nut butter
  • - ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • - ⅓ cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with silicone or paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: almond flour, baking powder, and protein powder.
  • Add the wet ingredients: peanut butter and applesauce. Mix until smooth.
  • Optionally, fold in chocolate chips or any other mix-ins of your choice.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.