Protein Muffins

High-protein meal prep muffins packed with cottage cheese and oats. With 15g protein per muffin, these are perfect for busy mornings or post-workout fuel.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
12
Calories
150
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Protein Muffins - Breakfast recipe

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • • 2 large eggs
  • • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • • 1/2 cup blueberries (or chocolate chips)
  • • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Add rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend again until combined.
  4. Step 4: Fold in blueberries or chocolate chips by hand.
  5. Step 5: Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
  6. Step 6: Bake 18-22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.