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Cakey Blueberry Protein Muffins

05/02/2022 by fitasamamabear

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Light and tender these blueberry protein muffins make the perfect post-workout snack. With 14 grams of protein per serving, these high-protein muffins are sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup and fresh blueberries.

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Embrace the blueberry season with a high-protein snack!

These blueberry protein muffins are ultra-light and super easy to whip up. They store well in the fridge because they use collagen powder in place of traditional protein powder (just like these healthy lemon muffins).

And as a Certified Nutrition Coach, I think that they’re also a great snack for kids!

My kids actually ask for them because the texture is almost cake-like so they think they’re getting a treat- winning.

Ramp up your own protein intake (but skip the protein powder!), and re-energize with a protein muffin recipe you actually LOVE.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Without vanilla protein powder or whole wheat flour, these protein blueberry muffins are kind of unique! It'll also become a staple in your house after the first time you make them.

Almond flour: not to be mistaken for almond meal (learn the difference between almond flour and ground almonds). Almond flour will help keep these high-protein muffins light and indulgent. Almost “cakey”.

Baking Flour: these protein blueberry muffins use Bobs Red Mill 1:1 baking flour as it’s certified gluten-free. The baking flour is also what keeps the muffins really light.

Unflavoured collagen powder: collagen is like the healthy part of bone broth. Super great for your gut, high in all-natural protein but unflavoured!

Baking Powder: allows the muffins to fluff up just a touch without deflating.

Non-dairy yogurt: this help keep the muffins from becoming dense. Though most muffins are made with Greek yogurt it would be too thick for this recipe.

Maple syrup: the flavor combination of maple and blueberries is always a hit. And there’s no exception for these muffins.

Multiple ingredients like yogurt, collagen powder, flour, and eggs in measuring cups with labels

How To Make High Protein Blueberry Muffins

  1. Combine all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
  2. Add in the wet ingredients beginning with the yogurt.
  3. Mix well and stir in the blueberries.
  4. Portion into silicone muffin cups in a muffin tin and bake!

Step By Step Photos

Steel bowl with flours in it and maple syrup being poured into it on a yellow linen with blueberries around it
Steel bowl with yellow muffin batter and fresh blueberries on top with the bowl on a yellow linen with blueberries around it
Muffin tin with pink liners filled with blueberry protein muffin batter and blueberries around the muffin tin

Important Teaching Tips

Any non-dairy yogurt should work for this recipe. I’ve used both almond yogurt as well as coconut yogurt. Opt for unflavored. However, I’m not sure how dairy-free Greek yogurt would work as Greek yogurt (dairy-free or not) is much thicker.

The protein blueberry muffins are extremely delicate (just like these chocolate protein muffins) and because they don't have too much baking powder, they don't rise into "fluffy" muffins.

Make sure to let them cool fully in the pan before removing them. You’ll also want to make sure to use silicone muffin molds so that the muffins don’t break as you peel them.

If stored in the fridge they do become a bit moist. Not in a bad way, just something to make note of.

Choosing Collagen Powder

It’s no surprise that these protien muffins are made with collagen powder!

All the protein without the bloat.

I use collagen powder for amping up protein and boosting gut health.

Learn about the difference between collagen and bone broth as how to increase protein intake.

Honestly, as a busy mom collagen powder just makes it easy to eat more protein and not feel like I’m living off chicken and eggs.

And more protein means more energy, more natural beauty, and feeling your BEST.

Plus, in recipes like this, you can sneak protein into your kids as it’s one of the purest sources.

I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements because they source their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.

Grab some collagen powder and use code mamabear10 to save some money.

Two blueberry protein muffins with one on the other both on a pink muffin liner with more muffins on a cutting board and yellow linen behind them

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The ultimate roundup of high-protein snack recipes for hectic lifestyles. 

Trying to lose weight postpartum and not feel ravenous was frustrating with my first.

It took a whole other pregnancy for me to realize that eating more protein was the “secret” solution.

Unfortunately, living off eggs and chicken breasts sucked after a while.

The solution? I started creating high-protein recipes that tasted more like dessert to help boost my intake.

Say goodbye to mid-day slumps, slow metabolism, and constantly feeling hungry.

I gave the protein bars to a friend of mine with a gluten allergy; I usually can't give her the food I make so I saved these for her. She absolutely loved them, she said most of the protein bars she eats are way too dry but these were great! - Ste
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They’re the secret to helping you stay energized, enjoy what you eat, and meet your goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Protein Muffins With Blueberry

Can I use frozen blueberries in place of fresh?

You can use frozen berries however, you would want to thaw them a bit and drain some of the water. Adding frozen ones directly to the recipe will cause more liquid in the batter and it may not bind as well. One thing to note is that frozen blueberries will also “bleed” into the batter which will alter the appearance.

Can I use flavored collagen powder?

You can use flavored collagen powder if you wish. However, adding an extra ingredient to the healthy blueberry muffins via collagen can alter the texture of the muffins slightly. For best results, and for a strong blueberry flavor, use unflavored collagen.

How should I store blueberry protein muffins?

Blueberry protein muffins should be stored in the fridge or freezer. They can be eaten right out of the fridge and taste delicious though a bit denser than when they’re fresh. Protein muffins can also be stored in the freezer. Just pop one into the fridge the night before and let it thaw!

Can you use protein powder in place of collagen powder?

Vegan protein powder and collagen powder are not interchangeable. While collagen powder blends well, vegan protein powder (due to the presence of pea protein) absorbs liquid like crazy. Thus, it alters the texture of the batter. Whey protein may work but it hasn’t been tried in this recipe

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Three blueberry protein muffins with the top muffin being placed on top, all muffins on a pink muffin liner with more muffins on a cutting board and yellow linen behind them

Gluten-Free Blueberry Protein Muffins

Light, delicate but loaded with fuel! These delicious blueberry protein muffins are made without protein powder but have enough fuel in them to keep you going.
5 from 102 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 22 minutes mins
Cooling time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course post-workout, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • Silicone muffin cups
  • 1 Silicone Spatula
  • 1 Muffin tin
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup blanched almond flour
  • ⅓ cup Gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
  • ¼ cup Collagen powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup Coconut yogurt
  • ⅛ cup Maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup Blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the first four ingredients.
  • One by one add in the wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in the blueberries.
  • Portion the batter into lined muffin tins and bake for 22 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven but let cool in the pan.

Video

Notes

The muffins are extremely delicate. Make sure to let them cool fully in the pan before removing them. You’ll also want to make sure to use silicone muffin molds so that the muffins don’t break as you peel them.
If stored in the fridge they do become a bit moist. Not in a bad way, just something to make note of.
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Disclaimer:

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free, high protein snack, high-protein
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Comments

  1. Janessa

    May 02, 2022 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    Such a great idea to use collagen powder in these to increase the protein! I love cake-like muffins and think these will be a regular snack in our household. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 03, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Yay! Glad I could sneak some protein your way 😉

      Reply
  2. tina

    May 02, 2022 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    Love a good muffin that is with real food ingredients! Thanks for a yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 03, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Right?1 Simple is best!

      Reply
  3. Lynn Polito

    May 02, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    These were so good right after my workout! And my kids loved them too!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 03, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Wahoo!

      Reply
  4. Savannah

    May 02, 2022 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! These muffins are bursting with fruity flavors! I love how soft and perfectly sweet they are–cakey and super delicious!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 03, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      I'm normally not a cake-y muffin person but we definitely fell in love with these!

      Reply
  5. Allyssa

    May 03, 2022 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 03, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      Glad you loved them!

      Reply
  6. jennifer

    May 03, 2022 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    Delish! So tender and moist (if I dare say so)! Such a smart idea to add collagen powder for a protein and health boost!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 03, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      I love sneaking collagen in!

      Reply
  7. Mandy Applegate

    May 04, 2022 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    I needed a treat but also a protein boost, so these were perfect, they tasted so good!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 05, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      They're the perfect blend!

      Reply
  8. Summer

    May 04, 2022 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    So good! Love this extra way to sneak more protein in 🙂

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 05, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      It's nice when it's tasty and helpful!

      Reply
  9. Donny

    May 04, 2022 at 2:17 pm

    5 stars
    I am so tired of eating beef jerky for a protein snack. These are so much more fun to eat!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 05, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      Hahah yes!

      Reply
  10. ChihYu

    May 04, 2022 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    So moist and delicious! Love the texture, flavor and collagen boost!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 05, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      Collagen solves life problems lol

      Reply
  11. Kate

    May 05, 2022 at 4:25 am

    5 stars
    My blueberry muffins turned out so fluffy! They were also very delicious and filling, just what I need to start the day.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 05, 2022 at 8:33 pm

      I love hearing that, so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  12. Jenn

    May 05, 2022 at 9:31 am

    5 stars
    Loved these! I'm a fan of your recipes and these didn't disappoint! So much flavor and I love the extra boost!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 05, 2022 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you so much! Glad that you love them! It's the best texture

      Reply
  13. Sherry

    May 05, 2022 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    My daughter has been on a protein kick and she loves muffins, so I decided to make your protein muffins for her. She loved your Cakey Blueberry Protein Muffins and asked me to make them again. This muffin recipe was so fluffy and moist and is a must make recipe!!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 05, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      So happy to hear that! It's always nice when it tastes GOOD to boost intake!

      Reply
  14. Stacey

    May 05, 2022 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    These are sweet & yummy with a lovely cake-like texture. I love the addition of collagen and coconut yogurt to add extra protein to the recipe.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      May 05, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      So happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  15. Darcey

    June 06, 2023 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    LOVED these!!! I make a batch on Sunday and eat them for breakfast on the go!!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 08, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      Life win!

      Reply
  16. Greta

    June 06, 2023 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this Muffins. It was the perfect post workout treat. I made more so it can be enough for this week. I'll make this again for next week. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 08, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      Wahoo! So happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  17. Rebecca

    June 06, 2023 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    You are not joking when you say these tasty little muffins are "cakey". They taste like eating cake for breakfast! We love them so much I've already made them twice in the past week. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 08, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      Haha that's my kids favorite part of them too!

      Reply
  18. LIndsey

    June 06, 2023 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    These were delicious! I love how you used collagen in them. I've never thought to bake with it!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 08, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      I bake with it all the time, protein for the win!

      Reply
  19. Jane

    June 06, 2023 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    These muffins are so good! I love the rich blueberry flavor, and they're great for on-the-go breakfast. I'm always looking for quick, easy ways to get more protein into my diet, and these muffins do it without sacrificing taste.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 08, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      So happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply

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