Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins
These lemon poppy seed protein muffins are the ultimate way to bring a burst of sunshine into your day. Light, moist, and zesty with just the right amount of sweetness, they’re everything you want in a muffin—plus a solid dose of protein to keep you going. Each muffin has 15g of protein and less than 200 calories, making them a smart and satisfying snack or breakfast option.
Servings: 6 Muffins
Calories: 186.3kcal
Ingredients
Wet:
- 226 g Unsweetened Applesauce (Whole Foods)
- 28 g Unsalted Butter (melted (Vital Farms))
- 75 g 0% Milkfat Yogurt (Fage)
- 30 ml Nonfat Milk (Whole Foods)
- 52 g Large Brown Egg (Vital Farms)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (about 1/2 small lemon)
Dry:
- 90 g All-Purpose Flour (King Arthur)
- 45 g Vital Wheat Gluten or equal parts AP Flour (Anthony’s)
- 31 g Vanilla Protein Powder (Quest)
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 6 g Poppy Seeds
Lemon Glaze:
- 30 g Powdered Monkfruit (Lakanto)
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice (less than 1/2 small lemon)
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- Lemon Zest
Instructions
Wet:
- In a large mixing bowl, add your wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.226 g (1 cups) Unsweetened Applesauce, 28 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, 75 g (0.33 cups) 0% Milkfat Yogurt, 30 ml (2 tbsp) Nonfat Milk, 52 g (1) Large Brown Egg, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Dry:
- Add in the dry right on top and gently start to fold together to create a thick and rich batter.90 g (0.75 cups) All-Purpose Flour, 45 g (0.33 cups) Vital Wheat Gluten or equal parts AP Flour, 31 g (0.25 cups) Vanilla Protein Powder, Pinch of Salt, 1 tsp Baking Powder, 6 g (1 tbsp) Poppy Seeds
Assemble:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grab a muffin tray and line them with parchment paper liners. I recommend the tall ones as these muffins are on the taller side so you don’t want it to overflow. Otherwise, I recommend portioning out into 8-10 muffins instead.
- Scoop out your batter and add even amounts to each. If you want to be particular like me, I weighed out my total batter and divided by 6 and then added that to each muffin. Mine were roughly 100g each in weight.
- Even out the tops with a spatula if it got messy and then bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Use a toothpick to ensure the center is cooked through.
- Let them cool for a good 15-20 minutes before glazing.
Lemon Glaze:
- Add your powder sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a small mixing bowl. It’s better to add less lemon juice than too much so start off low and add more as needed to achieve desired consistency.30 g (0.25 cups) Powdered Monkfruit, 2 tsp Lemon Juice, 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Add a dollop of glaze to the tops of each muffin and sprinkle on some lemon zest.Lemon Zest
- Enjoy one everyday!
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins
Serving Size
1 Muffin
Amount per Serving
Calories
186.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.8
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Cholesterol
45.6
mg
15
%
Sodium
45.6
mg
2
%
Potassium
74.3
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
23.9
g
8
%
Fiber
1.1
g
5
%
Sugar
4.6
g
5
%
Protein
14.7
g
29
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.