Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins: Your New Favorite Clean, Delicious, Gluten Free, Gut Healthy, Body Loving Morning Treat!
Eating protein first thing in the morning boosts your metabolism, improves your energy levels, and helps you maintain a healthy weight (or lose weight) the easy way! These Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins are the PERFECT morning treat! We love enjoying them with coffee, tea, or a homemade matcha latte. We designed these muffins for your morning kickstart, but you may find yourself loving these treats throughout the day!
Why is protein important in the morning? Protein revs up the metabolism, because it burns more calories to process. We know this as having a thermogenic effect. If you want to learn more about how you can use protein to burn more fat and accelerate your weight loss and health results, click the button below. You can get this recipe plus learn how simply eating more protein improves your metabolism.
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Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins
Lemon Poppyseed Protein Muffins
These muffins are a yummy way to start your day! With protein, heatlhy carbs, and body loving ingredients, you'll be feeling energized and bright! Great for a pre-workout snack or a morning pick-me-up. (And it makes the perfect addition to your morning matcha latte!)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c Oat Flour
- 1 c Vanilla Protein Powder (We like Vega)
- 1/4 c Almond Flour
- 1/4 c Tapioca Flour (or 1/4 c Almond Flour)
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt (Pink Himalayan or Sea Salt recommended)
- 1/2 c Oat Milk, Unsweetened (or Unsweetened Milk of Choice)
- 3/4 c Organic Unsweetened Applesauce
- 6 Tbsp Raw Honey (or 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 c Lemon Juice (approx. 3 lemons)
- 3 Tbsp Poppy Seeds (or 1.5-2 Tbsp Chia Seeds)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 (F). Prep a muffin tin by lining and/or lightly brushing with light tasting olive oil.
- Add all dry ingredients (except poppy seeds) to a mixing bowl. Mix well (preferably with a whisk).
- Add all wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring until well combined. (There should be no lumps or dry ingredients stuck to the sides of the bowl.)
- When mixed well, add poppy seeds. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Drop batter into muffin tins evenly (we like to use a cookie scoop or measuring spoon).
- Bake 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean (you may see a few crumbs, but there should be no wet ingredients left on the toothpick).
- Let sit for about 3-5 minutes, then remove from pan. Transfer muffins to a cooling rack (or you can use a clean plate or pan elevated from the countertop so that air can move freely around the muffins). Allow to cool completely before packaging for later.
Notes
Organic labeled ingredients must be organic to be Nutrifitx Approved.
We like to make our own oat flour with a blender or food processor. Simply pour rolled oats into the container and blend until a powder forms.
Nutrition is calculated based on 18 (1.5 dozen) regular sized muffins.
Nutrition Information
Yield 18 Serving Size 1 MuffinAmount Per Serving Calories 101Total Fat 2.3gSaturated Fat 0.9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0.6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 181.5mgCarbohydrates 17.1gFiber 1.5gSugar 6.9gProtein 4.3g
Nutrition may vary based on brands used, ingredient exchanges, portion size differences, and other changes made to the recipe.
