Blueberry Greek Yogurt Protein Muffins
Deliciously dense and moist protein muffins packed with juicy blueberries and wholesome oats. They act like a high-performance breakfast while tasting like a cozy baked treat.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Low energy
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Digestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Food processor
Time saver
Storage: These keep wonderfully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy them cold, or warm them up gently in the microwave or toaster oven.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F
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Preheat your oven to 350°F
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with coconut oil or olive oil, or line it with silicone baking cups.
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In a blender or food processor
In a blender or food processor, pulse the rolled oats until they reach a coarse, flour-like consistency.
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Add the plain Greek yogurt
Add the plain Greek yogurt, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Pulse until the batter is completely smooth. (Optional: add the maple syrup or honey before blending if you prefer a sweeter muffin).
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Remove the blender pitcher from the base…
Remove the blender pitcher from the base and gently fold in the blueberries using a spoon.
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Divide the batter evenly among the 6…
Divide the batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the muffins rest in the tin…
Let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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The nutrition underneath
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Storage
Storage: These keep wonderfully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy them cold, or warm them up gently in the microwave or toaster oven.
Frozen Berries
Frozen Berries: If using frozen blueberries, don't thaw them first. Toss them in a tiny pinch of extra rolled oats before folding them into the batter so they don't bleed color or sink to the bottom.
Texture Expectation
Texture Expectation: Because these use oats and high-protein Greek yogurt instead of refined flour, they will be deliciously dense and moist—similar to a baked oatmeal cup.
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