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Vanilla Protein Muffins - Soft, Satisfying, and Easy to Make

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free blend if needed)
  • Vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder (unflavored also works—just add a touch more vanilla and sweetener)
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Fine sea salt
  • Granulated sugar or maple syrup (you can use coconut sugar, too)
  • Greek yogurt (plain, 2% or 5%) or a thick dairy-free yogurt
  • Milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • Neutral oil (avocado, light olive, or canola) or melted coconut oil
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, blueberries, chopped nuts, cinnamon, lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup sugar (or 1/3 cup maple syrup), 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine gently: Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Stir with a spatula just until you don’t see dry streaks. If adding mix-ins, fold in up to 3/4 cup now. The batter will be thick—avoid overmixing.
  5. Portion: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cups, filling each about 3/4 full. For bakery-style domes, let the filled pan rest for 5 minutes before baking.
  6. Bake: Place on the middle rack and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool: Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them stay tender and prevents soggy bottoms.
  8. Taste and adjust: Once cool, taste one. If you prefer a sweeter batch next time, add 1–2 extra tablespoons of sugar or a few chocolate chips.