Blueberry Protein Breakfast Muffins

Have you noticed that your breakfast isn’t giving you the boost of energy that you expect? Perhaps you find yourself feeling hungry, tired, and unmotivated before it’s even time for lunch?

This is a feeling that many of us have experienced throughout our lives, but it doesn’t need to be a reoccurring problem. In fact, you may be able to solve this issue by paying more attention to your daily diet.

If your morning routine includes having a slice of toast or a bowl of cereal for breakfast, it’s time to make a change. Even though these breakfast choices are quick and convenient, they do not provide your body with the necessary nutrition it needs.

Instead, it’s a good idea to focus on incorporating protein-rich foods into your breakfast routine. Protein is an essential macronutrient, and it serves as one of the main sources of fuel for our bodies. So, by enjoying a protein-packed breakfast, your body will have the sustenance it needs to keep you energized throughout the day. 

You may be at a loss about how to incorporate more protein into your breakfast. This is why supplementing with a high-quality protein powder is a great help. We’ve created this tasty recipe for blueberry protein muffins by using vanilla whey protein powder as a main ingredient.

While this recipe is both delicious and nutritious, these muffins also work to support your health. How? Alongside being full of protein, whey protein powder offers many health benefits for your general wellbeing.

Even though it’s a great source of energy, whey protein may also help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and reduce inflammation.

Another notable benefit of whey protein stems from its antioxidant content. Antioxidants work to protect our cells from damage caused by oxidation – but our bodies need certain amino acids to create special antioxidants. As whey protein has a high amino acid profile, studies show that it may help boost the body’s antioxidant defences and help the immune system.

Whey protein is very filling, meaning that you won’t find yourself feeling hungry shortly after breakfast. Plus, since protein takes longer than carbs to break down, it supplies the body with longer lasting energy to help you power through your day.

For this recipe, we’ve also added in blueberries and oats which both may help prevent heart disease and boost brain function.

To make these blueberry protein breakfast muffins, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 3/4 cup egg whites
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup oats
• 1/4 cup sweetener (of choice)
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda

First, preheat your oven to 175 celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a muffin pan. Add all the ingredients to a blender and combine until the mixture is smooth. Pour the batter evenly into your muffin tins. Bake in the oven for about 16 minutes.

To check the muffins are ready, use a toothpick or knife to poke into the middle of a muffin and check if it’s clean when removed. Enjoy!