🧁 Healthy Lemon Raspberry Protein Muffins
Ingredients (makes 12 muffins)
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1 1/2 cups Almond Flour (gluten-free)
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1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (plant-based or whey)
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1 tsp Baking Powder
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1/4 tsp Baking Soda
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1/4 tsp Salt
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2 large Eggs
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1/4 cup Greek Yogurt (unsweetened)
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1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
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1/4 cup Erythritol or preferred sugar-free sweetener
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Zest of 1 Lemon
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2 tbsp Lemon Juice
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1 cup Fresh or Frozen Raspberries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk, sweetener, lemon zest, and lemon juice. -
Combine wet & dry
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. -
Fold in raspberries
Gently fold in raspberries so they don’t break too much. -
Fill muffin tins
Divide batter evenly among 12 cups. -
Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. -
Cool
Let muffins cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍽️ Tips for Extra Flavor & Texture
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Optional: Add 1 tsp Vanilla Extract for extra aroma.
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For crunch, sprinkle Sliced Almonds on top before baking.
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Use frozen raspberries for a more tart flavor and less moisture.
✅ Nutritional Highlights (per muffin)
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Protein: ~9 g
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Carbs: ~6–8 g (mostly from raspberries)
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Sugar: 0 g added
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Gluten-free & grain-free
If you like, I can also give a version that’s even lower in carbs but still keeps 9 g of protein per muffin, perfect for keto or low-carb diets.