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.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
3 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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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
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F
- 01
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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Pulse the rolled oats until they reach…
In a blender or food processor, pulse the rolled oats until they reach a coarse, flour-like consistency.
Look for: 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).
Look for: the batter is completely smooth
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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.
Look for: 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.
Allow: 5 minutes
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