5 Ingredient Blueberry Protein Muffins

5 Ingredient Blueberry Protein Muffins
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Summary
Don’t be deceived. These 5 Ingredient Blueberry Protein Muffins may be smaller in size, but they sure are delicious! This recipe can help fit more protein into your diet by combining fresh, sweet-tart blueberries with the warm flavors of almond butter and vanilla Greek nonfat yogurt. Better yet, this recipe contains just five ingredients meaning it’s oh-so-easy to make—and take on the go.
 
  • Prep time
    10 min
  • Cook time
    20 min
  • Servings
    6 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 muffin
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 muffin
  • Amount per serving Calories 140

  • Total Fat 7g
    • Saturated Fat 1g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 30mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 14g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 7g
  • Protein 5g
  • Potassium 237mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fruit, 1 1/2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • bananas
    1
  • quinoa (cooked)
    1 cup
  • Greek vanilla yogurt (nonfat)
    1/4 cup
  • almond butter
    1/4 cup
  • blueberries (fresh)
    1 cup
Directions

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F. Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together banana, quinoa, nonfat yogurt and almond butter until blended. Fold in blueberries.

  2. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and set in center. Let cool completely.

Reviews
  • Recommended

    These are superfood! So moist, with protein and fruit, perfect for the baby. Doubled the recipe because I had 2 ripe bananas, but used 1.5 cups blueberries, just perfect!!!!!!

  • Not recommended

    My husband nor I liked these, me because of the texture and him because it wasn't sweet enough.