Spinach Protein Muffins
Serves 12
3 mins prep
23 mins cook
26 mins total
Easy and healthy Spinach Protein Muffins for a nutritious breakfast or post workout treat. These green smoothie muffins recipe uses protein powder, Greek yogurt and applesauce, and has no oil or butter!
cupFresh Spinach120g
cupNon-fat Greek Yogurtabout 112g, Room temperature
cupUnsweetened Almond Milk80ml
EggsRoom Temperature
cupUnsweetened Applesauce240g
cupWhole Wheat Pastry Flour120g
cupVanilla Protein Powder45g, Whey-caesin
cupUnflavored Protein Powder30g, Whey-caesin, see notes for sub
tbspCoconut Flour14g
Stevia Sweetener2 Tbsp sugar worth (Use your brand's Conversion Chart)
tspCinnamon
Topping:
tbspWhite Chocolate Chips14g, Sugar-free recommended below
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Preheat oven to 350°F, line 12 cups of a muffin pan with cupcake liners, and lightly spray insides with cooking spray (or use non-stick pan).
In a blender, combine spinach, yogurt, milk and eggs.
Blend until smooth
Transfer to a large bowl, add applesauce and vanilla, and whisk.
In another bowl, whisk whole wheat pastry flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, stevia sweetener, cinnamon and baking powder.
Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until combined. DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder and gluten will from wheat flour will make the muffins dense.
Divide batter among muffin cups.
Bake for 23-25 minutes.
A toothpick inserted should come out dry.
Top with white chocolate chips.
Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from pan.