Why are my protein muffins dry?

The key to avoiding a dry protein muffin recipe is to not use too much protein. You never want the dry ingredients in your muffin batter to be made up of more than half protein powder.

Does heat destroy protein powder?

Cooking protein powder can cause it to change its structure, a process known as denaturing, but you will still reap most of the benefits.

Can you add protein powder to boxed muffin mix?

Whey protein powder can be stirred into most boxed muffin mixes, but you’ll likely need to add extra peanut butter to smooth out the batter.

How long do protein muffins stay fresh?

Once cooled, leftover muffins can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Microwave them for a few seconds in the microwave before serving to freshen them back up.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes, stored in a sealable bag, leftover muffins can be frozen for up to 6 months. When you’re ready to enjoy a muffin or two, let it thaw (at room temperature or overnight in the fridge), and warm them in the microwave for 15 seconds a piece.

Can I make these protein muffins dairy-free?

We haven’t tested it, but they should work fine with a plant-based protein powder and dairy-free yogurt.

Can I substitute the yogurt?

We haven’t tested it, but unsweetened applesauce or mashed bananas can usually be substituted. For potassium-rich banana protein muffins, you’ll want to make sure to use ripe bananas to eliminate the need for added sugar. Whatever you choose, keep in mind that the taste and texture of your muffins will change slightly.

Can I make chocolate protein muffins instead?

Sure! Just swap out the vanilla protein powder with chocolate protein powder instead.

Are these peanut butter protein muffins keto-friendly?

No, these muffins are not low-carb or keto.

Can I use almond flour instead?

We haven’t tested it, but you could make our Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins with almond flour instead.

Protein Muffins with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips

Servings: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

¾ cup gluten-free baking flour blend or all-purpose flour (95-105 g)
½ cup Puori vanilla whey protein powder (40 g)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine salt
½ cup natural peanut butter (120 g)
1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, 2% or full-fat (240 g) (may substitute regular yogurt)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Optional topping: Chopped peanuts or chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Mist the wells of a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. If using a silicone muffin pan, it’s not necessary to mist with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, butter, oil and vanilla; mix well.
Add the wet ingredient to the large bowl of dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do no over mix. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
Divide the batter among the 12 cups in the muffin tin. Muffin wells should be about 3/4 full. With the back of a spoon or rubber spatula, gently smooth the batter in each muffin cup. Sprinkle chopped peanuts and/or chocolate chips on top, if desired.
Bake until the centers are just slightly firm to touch, about 13 to 16 minutes. NOTE: Keep in mind that muffins will continue to bake in the pan even after they are removed from the oven so you want to take them out before they are very firm and baked through at the tops. Let the muffins cool for 10 minutes in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Tip: To reheat a muffin, microwave it for 10- 15 seconds and enjoy it warm.

Notes

We absolutely love Puori PW1 whey protein powder for its ultimate quality, clean ingredient list, and flavor. Puori whey protein is made from protein concentrate harvested from pasture-raised cows and flavored with real bourbon vanilla. Puori PW1 Vanilla is 3rd party tested and recently ranked #1 in Clean Label Project’s test of 133 protein powder products from 52 brands. Use code PUORIxRFD for 20% off your order (we also love and use other Puori supplements, including their omega 3s, vitamin D, magnesium, and collagen peptides.)

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 190
Fat: 10 g
(Sat Fat: 3 g)
Sodium: 186 mg
Carbohydrate: 14 g
(Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 6 g)
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 38 mg

Dietary

Gluten-free Vegetarian

Recipe By: Stacie Hassing