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High Protein Blueberry Muffins Under 100 Calories - Light, Satisfying, and Easy

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup liquid egg whites (or 2 large egg whites)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup granulated sweetener of choice (sugar, allulose, or erythritol; adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or a 50/50 mix of all-purpose and whole wheat)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey or whey-casein blend protein powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, highly recommended)
  • Nonstick spray or 1 tablespoon neutral oil for greasing the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, applesauce, egg whites, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sweetener, and lemon zest.
  4. Bring the batter together: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
  5. Fold in blueberries: Toss blueberries with a teaspoon of flour if you want to prevent sinking, then fold them into the batter carefully to avoid streaking.
  6. Portion: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cups. They will be about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Cooling helps them set and improves texture.
  9. Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature. For a little extra zing, add a light squeeze of lemon over the top just before eating.