Light and tender, these High Protein Blueberry Muffins are made in one bowl and have 9 grams of protein per small muffin. Sweetened with maple syrup and packed with blueberry flavor, they're a tasty snack for moms on the go.
"Loved these 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." -Greta
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 28 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 6
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 181 kcals and 9 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Almond flour, gluten-free baking flour, collagen powder, dairy-free yogurt, blueberries, and maple syrup.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: These gluten-free blueberry protein muffins are light, soft, and energizing.
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Blueberry season is the perfect excuse to keep a batch of these high-protein muffins on hand. They’re ultra-light, easy to whip up, and packed with protein and flavor (similar to the texture you’ll find in these lemon protein muffins).
Honestly, my kids request these because they’re soft and almost cake-like, they think they’re getting a treat, and I know they’re getting a snack that actually fuels them. If you’re trying to boost protein, these muffins are an easy win (and learning more about the benefits of a high protein diet can help you make the most of snacks like this).
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: The healthy blueberry protein muffins are made in one bowl with simple ingredients.
Texture: Since the muffins use collagen powder as their protein source, there's no dry or gritty texture. Instead, they're light and moist.
High protein: The muffins come in with 9 grams of protein per small muffin and normally, I'd suggest eating two per serving, making them a great grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- 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,” whereas almond meal will result in a grittier texture.
- Gluten-free baking Flour: These protein blueberry muffins use Bobs Red Mill 1:1 baking flour to keep them ultra-light.
- Collagen powder: One of the cleanest sources of protein, it's like the healthy part of bone broth (learn more about what collagen powder is).
- Non-dairy yogurt: Any blend of dairy-free yogurt should work, but the recipe hasn't been tested with Greek yogurt. It could work, but the texture might be more dense than cakey.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Fruit swaps: Any fruit will work for the protein muffins, so get creative with raspberries, chopped cherries, or even apples.
Uplifting: Add some lemon or orange zest to the mix for a pick-me-up.
Chocolate: In my house, everything is better when chocolate flavored. Add 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder to the mix and maybe drizzle dairy-free chocolate glaze on top.
How To Make High-Protein Blueberry Muffins
Step 1: Combine all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
Step 2: Add in the wet ingredients beginning with the yogurt.
Step 3: Mix well and stir in the blueberries.
Step 4: Portion into silicone muffin cups in a muffin tin and bake!
Expert Tips
These dairy-free blueberry muffins don't rise into "fluffy" muffins. Instead, they stay pretty small but with a moist texture. They're delicate like these chocolate protein muffins, but freaking delicious.
Quality collagen powder is crucial. I get mine from Perfect Supplements because they source their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. "Mamabear10" saves you some money if you try it.
Fresh blueberries work best for the recipe. But if you're using frozen ones, coat them in a tablespoon of flour before you mix them into the batter. This helps them not release too much liquid or burst, which causes purple muffins.
The muffins are made with collagen powder, if using another protein pwoder the taste and texture will be different:
- Vegan protein powders absorb liquid like crazy so you'll want extra.
- Beef protein powder reacts similarly to collagen but has a stickier texture. I would add a bit more flour to help them bind as well as a smidge of yogurt. Learn more about why I switched to beef isolate protein powder after 12 years.
- When protein is pretty interchangeable with collagen powder and should come out similar.
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.
How To Store Them
Since the blueberry protein muffins are yogurt-based, they need to be stored in the fridge.
In an airtight container, the muffins will last 3-4 days. Know that they do become a bit moist from being in the fridge, not in a bad way, just something to make note of. You can reheat them lightly to bring back a softer texture.
You can freeze these blueberry protein muffins, but they lose their cake-like texture on thawing. If you do freeze them, separate them between pages of parchment paper and reheat them slightly before enjoying.
High-Protein Blueberry Muffins FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries to make protein muffins. To do this, coat the blueberries in flour before adding them to the batter to prevent them from bleeding or releasing too much liquid.
Blueberry protein muffins should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. You can enjoy them chilled, but they'll be denser than when you made them. If you want, reheat them in the microwave briefly.
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High-Protein Blueberry Protein Muffins (Gluten-Free)
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Equipment
- 1 Muffin tin
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.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Darcey says
LOVED these!!! I make a batch on Sunday and eat them for breakfast on the go!!
fitasamamabear says
Life win!
Stacey says
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.
fitasamamabear says
So happy you enjoyed them!
Sherry says
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!!
fitasamamabear says
So happy to hear that! It's always nice when it tastes GOOD to boost intake!
Jenn says
Loved these! I'm a fan of your recipes and these didn't disappoint! So much flavor and I love the extra boost!
fitasamamabear says
Thank you so much! Glad that you love them! It's the best texture
Kate says
My blueberry muffins turned out so fluffy! They were also very delicious and filling, just what I need to start the day.
fitasamamabear says
I love hearing that, so happy you loved them!
ChihYu says
So moist and delicious! Love the texture, flavor and collagen boost!
fitasamamabear says
Collagen solves life problems lol
April says
Honest review!!:::: Not my favorite. Very bland. Tastes more like blueberry bread then a muffin. Normally I like a healthier recipes, but this one's not for me. It tastes like extremely dense bland bread with some blueberries tossed in. It's not bad! Its just not a muffin, nor is it "cakey". Misleading description and comments imo. I'll eat them, but I won't enjoy it, and won't ever make it again. Just being honest!
fitasamamabear says
Sorry you didn't enjoy them, we make them on repeat here as my kiddos love them. Which brand of collagen did you use? I'd love to try it and see if that makes a difference.
Donny says
I am so tired of eating beef jerky for a protein snack. These are so much more fun to eat!
fitasamamabear says
Hahah yes!
Summer says
So good! Love this extra way to sneak more protein in 🙂
fitasamamabear says
It's nice when it's tasty and helpful!
Mandy Applegate says
I needed a treat but also a protein boost, so these were perfect, they tasted so good!
fitasamamabear says
They're the perfect blend!
jennifer says
Delish! So tender and moist (if I dare say so)! Such a smart idea to add collagen powder for a protein and health boost!
fitasamamabear says
I love sneaking collagen in!
Allyssa says
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!
fitasamamabear says
Glad you loved them!
Savannah says
Wow! These muffins are bursting with fruity flavors! I love how soft and perfectly sweet they are–cakey and super delicious!
fitasamamabear says
I'm normally not a cake-y muffin person but we definitely fell in love with these!
Lynn Polito says
These were so good right after my workout! And my kids loved them too!
fitasamamabear says
Wahoo!
tina says
Love a good muffin that is with real food ingredients! Thanks for a yummy recipe!
fitasamamabear says
Right?1 Simple is best!
Janessa says
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.
fitasamamabear says
Yay! Glad I could sneak some protein your way 😉