Lemon Poppyseed Protein Muffins
on Apr 24, 2025
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Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for lemon poppyseed protein muffins that are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Are you tired of the same old protein shakes? Craving a satisfying and delicious way to fuel your body and kickstart your day? Look no further! Our Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins are here to revolutionize your breakfast (or snack time!). Packed with protein and bursting with bright, zesty flavor, these muffins are a game-changer for anyone looking to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. This makes them an ideal post-workout snack to aid recovery or a filling breakfast to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning. Say goodbye to those mid-morning energy crashes!
Ingredient List
- Flour– this recipe was created using traditional white flour
- Vanilla Protein Powder– Flavcity is my go to protein powder
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Maple Syrup– A natural sweetener that adds delicious flavor without the processed sugars
- Egg
- Coconut Oil– be sure and use refined coconut oil so you don’t have an
- Milk– any milk you like will work for this recipe
- Lemon Extract– Add lemon zest to the batter for even more lemon flavor
- Poppyseed– you can find poppyseeds in the baking aisle
Pro Tip
- If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use melted butter or another neutral oil
Frequently Asked Question
Can I use a different flour for these muffins?
- If you want to you use a different flour other then traditional white flour I suggest replacing it with 1 for 1 gluten free flour or whole wheat flour. Almond flour has a higher weight so that does not translate equally.
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Lemon Poppyseed Protein Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour, all-purpose
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup milk, any kind you like
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon poppyseed
Instructions
Get Ready to Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Mix Everything Together:
- Put all the ingredients (flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, maple syrup, egg, melted coconut oil, milk, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds) into a big bowl.
- Stir everything together until it’s all mixed well. Don’t overmix, just combine everything.
Fill the Muffin Pan:
- Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray (or use a silicone muffin pan, which is easy!).
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ of the way full with the batter.
Bake the Muffins:
- For mini muffins: Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- For regular-sized muffins: Bake for about 20 minutes.
- To check if they’re done, stick a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, they’re ready!
- Cool and Enjoy!
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before taking them out.
- Enjoy your yummy Lemon Poppyseed Protein Muffins!
Notes
- You can use any kind of milk you have on hand.
- If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use melted butter or another neutral oil.
- Add lemon zest to the batter for even more lemon flavor.
