Lemon Protein Muffins (w/Lemon Drizzle)
Moist, bright lemon muffins with protein powder and Greek yogurt — topped with a tangy lemon drizzle. 8g of protein, 25 minutes, and only $0.50 each!
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $5.98 or $0.50/muffin
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup protein powder plain or vanilla
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup whole milk (I used Darigold Fit)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon extract
Lemon Drizzle:
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375° and line a 12-count muffin tin.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and lemon zest.
- Whisk in the plain Greek yogurt, oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract and lemon extract until no lumps remain.
- Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffins, then bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- While the muffins are cooling, make the drizzle. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle it over the cooled muffins, then serve!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g
