Can muffins be healthy?

Yes! Muffins can be part of a healthy diet, even great for weight loss. What matters is the list of ingredients and how many you're eating. Most bakery muffins are loaded with sugars, high in fat and low in protein. But these healthy vanilla protein muffins are low in sugar, high in protein and satiating. They're great for enjoying as a snack or breakfast side.

Can you use whey protein powder in these muffins?

I have not tested this protein muffin recipe with whey protein. However, if you try the substitution then let me know how the recipe turns out in the comments below.

Why are protein muffins so dry?

Using too much protein powder will make protein muffins dry and possibly rubbery (if you're using a whey protein). Adding yogurt, banana, applesauce or pumpkin puree to a protein muffin recipe adds moisture and creates a desirable texture. These gluten free vanilla protein muffins are made with dairy free yogurt to achieve a fluffy, moist texture.

Vanilla Protein Muffins (Low Carb, No Banana)

Description

Simple vanilla protein muffins that are gluten free, dairy free and paleo friendly. They are light, fluffy and moist.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup vanilla pea protein powder (57g)*
3/4 cup blanched almond flour (72g)
1/3 cup tapioca flour (42g)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 cup yogurt (I used unsweetened almond milk yogurt)
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp raw honey (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper or silicone muffin liners**
In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. This includes the pea protein, almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda and salt.
Add in the eggs, yogurt, water, honey and vanilla. Whisk batter until smooth.
Scoop the batter into the lined muffin pan, filling each slot about 3/4 full.
Place the muffins in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes.
Remove muffins from oven, cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

*For best results, I recommend using a pea protein powder. My favorite is from Nuzest. You can use my discount code "bakeitpaleo" for 15% off any purchase on the Nuzest website.

**The muffins will stick to the paper liners unless they are cooled completely.