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High protein blueberry pancake muffins

These high protein blueberry pancake muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with 16g of protein each. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese and protein powder, they are perfect for meal prep, quick breakfasts, or healthy snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 muffins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 178
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 170 g fat free cottage cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 20 g granulated sweetener
  • 120 g self raising flour
  • 45 g vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 350°F and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Blend cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sweetener until smooth.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour and protein powder.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
  5. Fold in blueberries gently.
  6. Divide batter evenly into muffin tin and top with extra blueberries.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  8. Cool slightly, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a whey casein blend protein powder for best texture
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft
  • Swap blueberries with other fruits if desired
  • Add a splash of milk if batter feels too thick

Nutrition (per muffin)

  • Calories: 179
  • Protein: 16g
  • Carbs: 21g
  • Fat: 5g