Blueberry Protein Muffins

Fluffy blueberry protein muffins with 18 grams of protein each, a tender crumb, and juicy pockets of berries. ♡

These blueberry protein muffins are the make-ahead breakfast that actually keeps you full until lunch. Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder combine to give each muffin 18 grams of protein without the chalky gym bro texture you expect. For more ideas, see our Baked Oats Chocolate Chip.

They come together in one bowl in 10 minutes of hands-on time. Freeze a dozen on Sunday and you have a grab-and-go breakfast for two whole weeks. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

Blueberry Protein Muffins

• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup Greek yogurt, full fat
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 tbsp flour, for tossing blueberries

How to Make Blueberry Protein Muffins

1. **Prep.** Preheat oven to 400F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. **Dry.** Whisk the flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. **Wet.** In another bowl whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. **Combine.** Pour wet into dry and fold gently until just combined.
5. **Toss.** Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon flour and fold into the batter.
6. **Bake.** Divide among liners (3/4 full). Bake 18 to 20 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. **Cool.** Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Why This Recipe Works

The trick to high protein muffins that do not taste dry or chalky is swapping out half the flour for Greek yogurt and protein powder, not all of it. Protein powder is thirsty and soaks up moisture, so if you use too much you end up with hockey pucks. Greek yogurt adds moisture, tang, and another 10 grams of protein per batch.

Vanilla whey protein isolate gives the best rise and flavor for greek yogurt blueberry muffins. Casein turns gummy, plant-based protein can taste earthy, and chocolate or strawberry protein overwhelms the blueberries. Stick to vanilla whey for the most neutral base.

Tossing the blueberries in flour before folding them in keeps them suspended in the batter instead of sinking to the bottom. It sounds like a small thing, but it is the difference between muffins with berry pockets throughout and muffins with a soggy blue stripe on the bottom. For more ideas, see our Breakfast Quesadilla.

Tips

• Store muffins in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or fridge for 5 days.
• Reheat for 20 seconds in the microwave or in the toaster oven for a fresh-baked feel.
• Use room temperature Greek yogurt and eggs. Cold ingredients make dense muffins.
• Do not overmix. Stir until just combined or you will develop tough gluten.
• Fill muffin liners 3/4 full for the signature high dome top.
• Fresh blueberries work best. Frozen release more liquid and can streak the batter.

Variations

• Swap blueberries for raspberries or chopped strawberries.
• Add lemon zest for a blueberry lemon protein muffin.
• Stir in mini chocolate chips for a chocolate blueberry combo.
• Use almond flour instead of all purpose for a gluten free version.
• Top with a crumb streusel for a bakery-style treat.
• Sub mashed banana for the yogurt for banana blueberry protein muffins.

Looking for more ideas? Try our Bananas Foster French Toast or Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep next.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using too much protein powder: Half flour, half protein-plus-yogurt is the ratio. Too much powder turns muffins into bricks.
• Skipping the flour toss on berries: Always toss berries in a spoon of flour. Otherwise they sink to the bottom and turn the base soggy.
• Overfilling the liners: 3/4 full is the max. Overfilled muffins spread flat instead of rising up.
• Overmixing: Stir until the flour streaks disappear, then stop. Overmixing develops gluten and makes tough muffins.

Blueberry Protein Muffins

Blueberry protein muffins with 18g protein each, Greek yogurt, and juicy blueberries. A healthy make ahead breakfast.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 185

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup Greek yogurt full fat
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 tbsp flour for tossing blueberries

Method

 

1. **Prep.** Preheat oven to 400F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. **Dry.** Whisk the flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. **Wet.** In another bowl whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. **Combine.** Pour wet into dry and fold gently until just combined.
5. **Toss.** Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon flour and fold into the batter.
6. **Bake.** Divide among liners (3/4 full). Bake 18 to 20 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. **Cool.** Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or fridge for 5 days. Reheat for 20 seconds in the microwave or in the toaster oven for a fresh-baked feel. Use room temperature Greek yogurt and eggs. Cold ingredients make dense muffins.

Source: USDA FoodData Central for nutrition estimates.

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