High Protein Lemon Muffins

Boost your morning routine with these heavenly High Protein Lemon Muffins—a delicious fusion of zesty citrus flavor and wholesome nutrition! Bursting with fresh lemon juice and zest, these moist and fluffy muffins are elevated with a boost of vanilla whey protein powder to fuel your day with an extra punch of protein. Made with Greek yogurt, almond milk, and sweetened naturally with honey, they’re the perfect balance of light, tangy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Ready in under 40 minutes, these muffins are easy to whip up and make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or post-workout snack. Healthy, satisfying, and irresistibly delicious, these lemon protein muffins are a must-try for fitness enthusiasts and lemon lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Whey protein powder (vanilla flavored)
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the almond milk, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula or a wooden spoon, stirring just until no dry spots remain. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 6

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Enjoy these muffins as a protein-packed breakfast or snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	849.3 grams (849.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1637

Total Fat 22.70g	29%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 556mg	185%
Sodium 2849mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 178.20g	65%
Dietary Fiber 4.70g	17%
Total Sugars 66.80g
Protein 178.70g	357%

Vitamin D 148IU	740%
Calcium 1099mg	85%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 1472mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.5%

Protein: 43.8%

Carbs: 43.7%