This Month in Wellness: A Sweet Start to Your Day!

Craving a cozy, feel-good treat that’s as nourishing as it is delicious? This month, we’re featuring blueberry protein muffins — a soft, fluffy and naturally sweetened delight that’s perfect for breakfast or a midday pick-me-up. Packed with juicy blueberries and simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is proof that indulgence can be part of a balanced lifestyle.

Prep: 10 minutes 

Cook: 26 minutes

Total: 36 minutes 

Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (see notes for substitutions)
  • 1 scoop protein powder of choice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons coarse sugar, optional, for sprinkling the tops

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a standard muffin tin with liners and lightly spray them with oil.
  2. In a measuring cup, mix the soy milk and apple cider vinegar, then set aside to curdle — this will act as your “buttermilk.”
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, salt and cornstarch.
  4. Add the soy milk mixture, applesauce, oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a large spoon until just combined — some small lumps are fine. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Carefully fold in the blueberries. Using a small measuring cup or ice cream scoop, fill the liners about 3/4 full. If desired, top with a few extra blueberries and a sprinkle of coarse sugar.
  6. Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Enjoy!
  7. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap muffins individually in plastic wrap and place them in a large freezer bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg

Adapted from NoraCooks.com