Protein Oat Muffin with Wild Blueberries and Pecans
A nutrient-dense, high-protein muffin featuring rolled oats, ripe banana, and antioxidant-rich wild blueberries.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes about
12 servings
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Made by Rachael + Lila
Rachael created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
You can make a larger batch and freeze these for up to 3 months; just reheat in a toaster oven for a quick breakfast.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or use a sil…
- 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 (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or use a silicone liner.
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Mash the banana until smooth
In a small bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Whisk in the egg and maple syrup…
Whisk in the egg and maple syrup until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Stir in the rolled oats
Stir in the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt until a thick batter forms.
Look for: a thick batter forms
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Gently fold in the frozen wild blueberries…
Gently fold in the frozen wild blueberries and chopped pecans.
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Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin
Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin, filling it nearly to the top as these do not rise significantly.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the center is firm and the edges are golden brown.
Look for: the center is firm and the edges are golden brown
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Allow to cool for 5 minutes before…
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.
Allow: 5 minutes
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