Description
These Healthy Almond Flour Protein Muffins are a gluten-free, protein-packed snack or breakfast option made with almond flour and protein powder. They’re rich in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, offering a nutritious, filling treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup sweetener of your choice (e.g., maple syrup, honey, or stevia)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, berries, or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil or butter, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. If desired, fold in chopped nuts, berries, or chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Flavor options: Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest or orange zest for a citrus twist, or include a teaspoon of cocoa powder for a chocolate-flavored muffin.
- Sweetener alternatives: Use stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of maple syrup or honey for a lower-calorie option.
- Nut-free option: Substitute sunflower seed flour for almond flour to make a nut-free version.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. These muffins freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
