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Oatmeal Protein Muffins

These protein muffins are easy to make and made with pantry staple ingredients for a perfectly nutritious breakfast.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Rena

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin Pan
  • Large bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Rolled oats or quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 Cup Almond milk or skim milk or 2%
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Scoop Whey Protein vanilla flavor, or plant-based
  • 1/2 Cup Maple syrup or honey
  • Cooking Spray

Optional add ons

  • Fresh fruit such as berries, kiwi, bananas, etc. optional
  • Additional maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with Cooking Spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the 3 Cups Rolled oats, 1 teaspoon Baking powder, and 1 Scoop Whey Protein .
    oats, baking powder, and protein powder are added to a round bowl.
  • Add the 1 Cup Almond milk or skim milk, 2 Eggs, and 1/2 Cup Maple syrup and still until combined.
    eggs added in with vanilla over the oat mixture.
  • Divide the oat mixture evenly among the cups of the muffin tin.
    protein oatmeal batter added to a muffin pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops of the muffins are golden brown.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then use a thin knife or spatula to remove the muffins from the pan
    baked muffins added to a pan and allowing it to cool.
  • Top with Fresh fruit such as berries, kiwi, bananas, etc., and serve with additional Additional maple syrup for serving.
    Maple syrup being added over half of a muffin stacked over another whole muffin on a plate

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Notes

  • Egg substitute: to replace the 2 eggs you will need: 1/2 cup of mashed bananas, 2 tablespoons of flaxseed, 1/2 cup of applesauce, or use commercial-grade egg replacers and just follow the directions on the packet.
  • Oats: Both rolled oats and quick oats will work. Do not use steel-cut oats.
  • Store Leftovers in a container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 
  • You may freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave when ready to serve.
  • If you want to skip the protein powder, replace it with oat flour or almond flour.
  • Any protein powder of your choice will work.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg