🍋 Lemon Raspberry Protein Muffins
Ingredients (Makes 10–12 muffins):
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened dairy-free yogurt)
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2 eggs
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¼ cup honey or maple syrup
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¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1¼ cups oat flour (or blended oats)
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½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (don’t thaw if frozen)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
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Mix wet ingredients:
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In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, eggs, honey, coconut oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
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Mix dry ingredients:
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In another bowl, stir together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Combine and fold in berries:
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Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
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Gently fold in raspberries.
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Fill muffin cups:
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Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tins (about ¾ full each).
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Bake:
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and enjoy:
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Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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💡 Tips:
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Use silicone muffin liners to prevent sticking with high-protein batters.
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Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Add a sprinkle of chia seeds or a crumble topping for extra flair.
Would you like a dairy-free or gluten-free variation?