Description
Blueberry cream cheese protein muffins deliver a powerhouse of nutrition and flavor in one irresistible package. Protein-packed goodness meets sweet berry indulgence, giving you a guilt-free breakfast treat that satisfies and energizes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 46 grams egg whites
- 1 container (approximately 8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
- 80 grams blueberries
Dry Ingredients:
- 120 grams buttermilk protein pancake mix
- 20 grams vanilla protein powder
- 2 grams baking powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 28 grams light canola butter
- 30–50 milliliters skinny syrup or sweetener of your choice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Retrieve cream cheese and egg from refrigerator, allowing them to reach ambient temperature for seamless blending.
- Configure oven to 350°F and arrange parchment liners inside muffin tin.
- Whisk cream cheese, egg, egg whites, vanilla extract, and light canola butter until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Incorporate buttermilk protein pancake mix, vanilla protein powder, and baking powder into the creamy mixture, stirring thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
- Introduce preferred sweetener, using skinny syrup or adding a splash of almond milk if utilizing powdered sweetener to maintain optimal moisture.
- Delicately integrate blueberries using gentle folding motions to prevent fruit disruption and maintain batter integrity.
- Distribute batter uniformly across muffin compartments, aiming for approximately nine muffins.
- Position tin in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until edges transform to golden hues and a toothpick emerges pristine when inserted centrally.
- Allow muffins to rest within tin for five minutes, then transition to wire cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and eggs reach room temperature for smooth blending, preventing lumpy texture.
- Use parchment liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup effortless.
- Gently fold blueberries to maintain their shape and distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Check doneness with a toothpick test; golden edges indicate perfectly baked muffins.
- Cool muffins in the tin briefly before transferring to prevent crumbling and maintain structural integrity.
- Experiment with different protein powders and sweeteners to customize flavor profile and nutritional content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg