Recipe: Blueberry-Vanilla Oatmeal Protein Muffins (2024)

FAQs

Why are my protein muffins dry? ›

There are a few reasons why protein muffins might be dry. You may be overbaking them, using too much protein powder, or not adding enough moist ingredients. Try reducing the baking time, adjusting the protein powder amount, or adding ingredients like yogurt or applesauce.

115 calories per muffin compared to a store bought 400+ calorie muffin! Blueberry protein muffins are high in protein, low in fat but feel like you're eating dessert. Quick, easy breakfast you can make and eat all week long.

What causes the muffins to be tough, heavy or rubbery? A. Two things: too much egg and using a dark, nonstick pan.

The average coffee shop blueberry muffin is hardly what you'd call a health food: It's got almost 470 calories—nearly double what you'd get from a chocolate frosted donut—and most of those calories come from refined carbohydrates, primarily white flour and sugar.

If muffins are left exposed, the moisture starts to leak from them and they dry out. To store muffins up to 4 days, line an airtight container or zip-lock bag with paper towel and store the muffins in a single layer. Place another layer of paper towel on top of the muffins as well.

Muffin FAQs

We recommend using water; however we know that some Makers prefer to use milk to make muffins. Using milk can change the texture of the muffin to be more like a cupcake.

Overmixing the batter.

When you overmix the batter, it crushes the air bubbles and ruins the fluffy texture. → Follow this tip: To ensure a batch of light, fluffy muffins, mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just barely combined, and no more dry flour is visible.

The muffins made with oil had a very light and soft texture, they were perfect! The texture of the oil muffins was superior to the texture of the butter muffins. I will also say using butter is probably best in a recipe that doesn't have a lot of flavor add-ins, like a basic muffin recipe.

English muffins tend to be a little healthier than bread since English muffins have less carbohydrates, fats, and sugar than bread. While bread does contain slightly more fat when compared to English muffins, both options have 1 gram or less of total fat.

Can dogs have blueberries? ›

Yes, blueberries are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They also contain antioxidants, fiber and vitamins C and K. These nutrients support the immune system and contribute to overall health. Adding blueberries to your dog's diet is a great way to help keep him happy and healthy.

Most store-bought muffins are like glorified cupcakes—they're full of sugar and simple carbs. "They can be packed with added sugar and low in fiber, sending your blood sugar levels on a roller coaster before you even get to work," says Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CPT.

Always use a moisturiser when making protein pancakes or baking protein cakes or muffins. A moisturiser is an ingredient that will 'weigh down' your protein powder and add moisture to your food. You need a moisturiser when you're cooking with whey and casein (otherwise will food will come out dry and rubbery).

Bake them a few minutes too long, and those once-moist and fluffy muffins run the risk of turning dry. → Follow this tip: Ovens all have their individual quirks, so while you should still follow the bake time in the recipe, use a toothpick or cake tester to test the muffins a couple minutes before.

Trouble-shooting dry protein balls—Note that different protein powders will react differently when added to the mixture since some are drier than others. If the protein ball mixture becomes too dry, add a little nut milk.

Baking with protein is very different to normal baking, especially baking with whey protein powder because it causes the baked items to become dry if not counteracted with other ingredients.