Description
Fluffy, bakery-style lemon poppy seed protein muffins. They are lightly sweet with bright citrus flavor and contain added protein in each serving.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted butter cooled slightly
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener or sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a muffin pan with 8 liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sweetener until smooth.
- Add yogurt, egg, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla flavoring and whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin liners.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 17 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Muffin
- Cuisine: American